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Ina Garten Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Ina Garten Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Emily Grace
The Ina Garten Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is creamy, sweet and perfect for family dinners or holidays. This casserole combines mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy, buttery pecan topping for a comforting side dish everyone loves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Boil Sweet Potatoes

  • Place peeled, cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of water. Boil 15–20 minutes until tender.

Mash Sweet Potatoes

  • Drain sweet potatoes and mash in a large bowl until smooth. Use a potato masher or electric mixer.

Add Butter and Sugar

  • Mix softened butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs and vanilla into mashed sweet potatoes.

Prepare Topping

  • In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, flour, granulated sugar and melted butter until crumbly.

Spread Sweet Potatoes

  • Transfer mashed sweet potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Smooth surface with a spatula.

Add Pecan Topping

  • Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes, covering the entire surface.

Bake Casserole

  • Place dish in the oven and bake 35–40 minutes until topping is golden brown and sweet potatoes are set.

Cool Slightly

  • Remove from oven and let casserole cool 5 minutes before serving. This helps it hold its shape.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Scoop casserole onto plates and enjoy warm. It’s perfect as a holiday side or a comforting dinner addition.

Notes

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes for natural sweetness
  • Mash potatoes thoroughly for creamy texture
  • Toast pecans lightly for extra flavor
  • Do not overbake to keep casserole moist
  • Let casserole cool slightly before serving
  • Add spices gradually and taste for balanced flavor
  • Use unsalted butter to control overall saltiness
Keyword Ina Garten Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe