Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole

This Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole keeps things simple and cozy with roasted sweet potatoes, a buttery brown sugar filling, and a crisp pecan topping. It’s nostalgic comfort food made a little lighter and easier—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any fall dinner.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 540kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds sweet potatoes baked, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes.
▢ ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
▢ ¼ teaspoon table salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ 1 cup pecans chopped
▢ 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Place the sweet potatoes in a baking dish evenly spread out.
2 pounds sweet potatoes
Stir together brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon in bowl until well combined. Add pecans and toss to coat. Add melted butter and stir until butter is evenly absorbed.
⅓ cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon table salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup pecans, 3 tablespoons melted butter
Sprinkle over the top of the potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes.

Notes

Roast, Don’t Boil: Roasting brings out the sweet potatoes’ natural sugars and keeps the base from turning watery for that deep, caramelized “old-fashioned” flavor.
Watch for Bubbling Edges: When the filling is hot and bubbling around the sides, it’s perfectly baked and ready to come out.
Use a Baking Sheet: Place your casserole dish on a baking sheet for easier handling and to catch any drips as it bakes.

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