Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (Oven-Baked)
This sweet potato casserole recipe comes together by mashing cooked sweet potatoes and mixing them with eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla, then baking until set. A coconut, brown sugar, flour, and pecan crumb topping goes on top for a lightly crisp finish. If you’re wondering how it’s made, follow the ingredients and steps below for an easy, clear guide.
Ingredients
1. For the filling
2. For the topping
Step-by-Step Method
Heat the oven and cook the sweet potatoes
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and cook them until very soft (boil or bake). Peel, then mash while warm.
Mix the filling
In a bowl, whisk the sweet potato mash with eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Make the crumb topping
In a separate bowl, stir together shredded coconut, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Add the cold butter cubes and rub in with your fingertips until crumbly.
Assemble
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato layer. Don’t press it down too firmly so it can crisp up as it bakes.
Bake and rest
Bake for 35 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the center is set. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so it slices more neatly.

