Sweet potatoes are a quintessential part of southern cuisine, and the sweet potato casserole is a classic dish that is often served during the holiday season. This beloved dish is a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures that make it the perfect comfort food. In this blog post, we will explore the origins of the Southern sweet potato casserole, its traditional ingredients, and some variations that you can try at home.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups sweet potatoes
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄3 cup milk
Topping
1⁄3 cup melted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1⁄2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS:
Boil and mash potatoes.
Mix in sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and milk.
Put in a 13×9 inch baking dish.
For the topping melt butter and mix in remaining ingredients.
Sprinkle on top of the potato mixture.
Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
