Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble is a delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping, making it the perfect dish for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. This comforting casserole brings rich flavors and textures together in a simple, yet elegant recipe that’s sure to impress. With easy preparation steps, you can create a memorable meal that warms hearts and satisfies appetites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into cubes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl; mix in brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and milk until creamy.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, cinnamon, and remaining brown sugar with melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg