Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
Sweet potato casserole with pecan crumble is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for holidays or family gatherings. This dish features velvety mashed sweet potatoes blended with rich butter and warm spices, topped with a crunchy pecan crumble that adds a delightful texture. With its irresistible flavor and nostalgic appeal, this casserole is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks; boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes), then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, mash warm sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans with melted butter and brown sugar to create the topping.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in mini marshmallows or additional spices such as nutmeg. To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.