Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble is a heartwarming dish that perfectly marries creamy, buttery sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this casserole offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone wanting more. With its vibrant colors and rich taste, it’s sure to be a showstopper on your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- For the pecan crumble topping, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl until crumbly.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared dish and top with the pecan crumble.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (205g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg