Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step towards culinary success. Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful casserole:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
These ingredients are not just easy to find; they bring a warm, inviting flavor to your table. Feel free to swap in your favorites, too!
Instructions
- Peel and boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then mash.
- Add brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes; mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and scatter quartered biscuit dough on top; add pecans if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving warm, optionally with maple syrup or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or spices.
- This casserole can be served as a side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg