# Sweet potato casserole (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [EASY Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.82 per serving, ~$11.45 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.18* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- to cover water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 and 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- a little bit butter
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=4s) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. [0:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=8s) Peel the sweet potatoes.
3. [1:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=63s) Chop the sweet potatoes into roughly one-inch chunks.
4. [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=71s) Transfer the chopped potatoes to a large pot.
5. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=84s) Fill the pot with water so the potatoes are covered by an inch.
6. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=88s) Place the pot on high heat and bring to a boil.
7. [1:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=94s) Add a tablespoon of salt to the water.
8. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=127s) Cover the pot with a lid.
9. [3:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=185s) Reduce the heat to medium-high once boiling and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender.
10. [3:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=196s) Drain the cooked sweet potatoes.
11. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=203s) Return the drained potatoes to the pot over medium heat briefly to remove excess water.
12. [3:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=216s) Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.
13. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=259s) Stir in brown sugar, butter, milk, salt, eggs, and vanilla.
14. [6:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=364s) Grease a casserole dish with butter.
15. [6:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=372s) Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the casserole dish and spread evenly.
16. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=384s) Chop the pecans.
17. [6:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=393s) Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl.
18. [7:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=437s) Stir melted and cooled butter and chopped pecans into the sugar mixture.
19. [7:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=451s) Crumble the topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
20. [8:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrkAQyvLbz8&t=502s) Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

## Equipment

- vegetable peeler
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- pot
- colander
- potato masher
- bowl
- whisk
- casserole dish
- oven

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin

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