Description
Sweet potato casserole with butter pecan crumble topping blends Southern comfort and holiday nostalgia in one irresistible dish. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes meet a crunchy, caramelized pecan topping that promises to become your new favorite side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Whip mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, beaten eggs, pure vanilla extract, melted butter, and whole milk until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Transfer the creamy potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Craft the crispy pecan topping by combining all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, finely chopped pecans, and melted butter in a separate mixing bowl.
- Generously distribute the nutty crumble topping across the entire sweet potato base, creating a complete coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and ensuring the interior is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and casserole set.
- Serve warm as a decadent side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or comforting family meals.
Notes
- Enhance the sweet potato mixture’s creaminess by using room temperature ingredients for smoother blending.
- Customize the sweetness level by adjusting sugar quantity based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating alternative toppings like pumpkin seeds or coconut flakes for gluten-free or nut-free variations.
- Prevent topping from burning by covering with aluminum foil if browning too quickly during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg