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Creamy sweet potato casserole in a cast-iron skillet topped with glossy caramelized pecans, warm natural light.

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Skillet with Caramelized Pecans

A smiling woman in a modern kitchen, wearing a brown apron, preparing a delicious dish with fresh ingredients.Sorrel Calver
This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Skillet with Caramelized Pecans captures the soul of southern comfort in one skillet - creamy, spiced sweet potatoes topped with buttery caramelized pecans. Every bite is warm, nostalgic, and perfectly sweet without being over the top.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and boiled
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Topping

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter your skillet.
  • Mash boiled sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the skillet.
  • In a small pan, melt butter and sugar together, add pecans, and cook until glossy and lightly caramelized.
  • Pour the pecan topping over the casserole.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling. Serve warm.

Notes

Drizzle maple syrup into the topping for extra depth. Assemble the casserole a day ahead to save time. Reheat gently in the skillet before serving.
Keyword caramelized pecans, holiday side dish, southern comfort food, Sweet Potato Casserole