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Canned Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe: Easy Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

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This comforting sweet potato casserole uses canned sweet potatoes for a creamy base and is topped with a crisp, caramelized brown sugar pecan layer. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (29 oz each) canned sweet potatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Drain canned sweet potatoes and place in a medium mixing bowl. Mash until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
  3. Add granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato base.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is bubbling and golden brown. The edges should pull away slightly and the center should feel set but soft.
  8. Let the casserole cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Toast pecans for extra flavor. Use almond flour for gluten-free, coconut cream and vegan butter for dairy-free, or pumpkin/sunflower seeds for nut-free. Prep filling and topping ahead for easy holiday mornings. If topping looks dry, drizzle with melted butter and bake a few more minutes. For extra crunch, double the pecan topping.

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