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Southern Sweet Potato Pudding

A classic comfort food that highlights the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, topped with a crunchy pecan crumble.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet potatoes Boiled or baked until tender
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1 cup pecans Chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Boil or bake sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  • In another bowl, mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, and melted butter to create the crumble topping.
  • Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potato mix in the baking dish.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.

Serving

  • Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend the sweet potatoes instead of mashing them. Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance the flavor. For more crunch, you can add extra chopped pecans on top before baking.
Keyword Comfort Food, Holiday Dessert, Pecan Topping, Southern Desserts, Sweet Potato Pudding