This sweet potato casserole with pecan topping is creamy, cozy, and perfectly sweet — an easy make-ahead Thanksgiving side dish everyone will love.

This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through!

This timeless Thanksgiving favorite combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a buttery, brown sugar pecan topping for the ultimate comfort dish. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory, cozy and classic — and it bakes up beautifully golden for your holiday table.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Base:

4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 lbs), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt

For the Pecan Topping:

1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
Mix the base: Add sugars, eggs, butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until creamy and well combined.
Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato layer.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is set.
Serve warm and enjoy that sweet, cozy crunch with every bite!

Nutrition (per serving)


Calories	340
Carbohydrates	42g
Protein	4g
Fat	18g
Sugar	26g

💡 Simply Made Tip:

For an extra treat, swap half of the pecans with mini marshmallows before baking — you’ll get the best of both worlds: toasty, crunchy, and sweet!

Creamy, sweet, and made with love — this sweet potato casserole with pecan topping is a warm, homemade favorite that brings comfort and joy to every Thanksgiving table.