Description
Hearty sweet potato casserole with butter pecan crumble topping brings southern comfort to holiday tables. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes blend perfectly with a crunchy, caramelized pecan streusel that makes you crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
Pecan Crumble Topping (not categorized):
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Carefully peel sweet potatoes and cut into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Submerge potato pieces in boiling water, cooking until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes completely and transfer to a large mixing bowl, mashing thoroughly until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, creating a smooth, rich base.
- Incorporate milk, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Transfer the creamy sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- For the crumble topping, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour in a separate bowl.
- Work softened butter into the dry ingredients using fingertips or a fork until a loose, crumbly texture forms.
- Generously distribute the pecan crumble across the sweet potato surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crispy topping.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the casserole set and intensifies flavors.
- Serve warm, offering a delightful contrast between the creamy sweet potato base and crunchy pecan topping.
Notes
- Choose firm, vibrant orange sweet potatoes with smooth skin for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a potato masher or electric mixer to achieve a silky-smooth consistency without lumps.
- Press the pecan crumble gently into the surface to ensure it adheres well during baking.
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a vegan version, and use gluten-free flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg