TRADITIONAL SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans image

This a family tradition handed down from a former coworker, Rachel. We have it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Big hit with the family.

Provided by Lori Foster

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
⅔ cup raisins
⅔ cup shredded coconut
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and allow to cool.
Mash potatoes to a smooth consistency with a fork or potato masher. Mix in raisins, coconut, sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Transfer potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Mix together 1/2 cup melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together; sprinkle over potato mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Sugar 22 g