Description
Sweet potato casserole with buttery pecan crumble celebrates Southern comfort cuisine. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, caramelized nut layer invite you to savor a classic holiday side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Submerge whole sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly before peeling and mashing into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly incorporated.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula for even distribution.
- Prepare the crumble topping by combining flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and roughly chopped pecans in a separate mixing bowl.
- Generously scatter the pecan crumble mixture across the entire surface of the sweet potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and topping to crisp.
Notes
- Add extra spices like nutmeg or ginger for deeper flavor complexity and warmth.
- Choose orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for richer color and natural sweetness, which reduces overall sugar needed.
- Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling to concentrate natural sugars and develop deeper caramelized notes.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by replacing wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix in the crumble topping for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg