Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Enjoy the classic comfort of Paula Deen's sweet potato casserole recipe, featuring fluffy, sweetened potatoes with a rich, buttery pecan topping. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday feasts, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of the potatoes while adding a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Brown sugar
- Flour
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and cook the sweet potatoes until tender. Mash and mix with sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Prepare the pecan topping by combining brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter.
- Spread the topping over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake until the topping is golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar level based on your taste preference.
- For a nut-free version, replace pecans with a crunchy oat crumble.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg