Description
Creamy sweet potato casserole with butter pecan crumble topping highlights Southern comfort cuisine’s rich traditions. Smooth mashed potatoes beneath a crunchy, caramelized pecan layer create a perfect holiday side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs sweet potatoes (large)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole)
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare sweet potatoes by boiling or roasting until fork-tender, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes thoroughly, incorporating brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the velvety sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Create the crumble topping by combining softened butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and finely chopped pecans in a separate bowl, mixing until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Generously sprinkle the pecan crumble across the entire surface of the sweet potato base, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping turns a rich golden brown and the edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the flavors meld and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm as a delectable side dish, garnishing with additional chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to make this casserole dairy-free and suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Reduce sugar content by using coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-glycemic version that’s still deliciously sweet.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the crumble topping.
- Use parchment paper or lightly grease the baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg