Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble is a comforting and sweet holiday side dish featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pecan Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans to form the crumble topping.
- Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the sweet potato base ahead and refrigerate, adding the topping just before baking.
- Use canned sweet potatoes as a shortcut—just drain and mash well.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth in flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg