Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Crumble Topping is a holiday classic that combines creamy, spiced sweet potatoes with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping. The sweet potato filling is smooth and flavorful, while the pecan crumble adds a deliciously nutty, caramelized crunch. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas, this casserole will be a family favorite at every holiday meal!
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Butter Pecan Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth, then spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Prepare Butter Pecan Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the pecan crumble topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use almond milk and dairy-free butter.
- Add a touch of nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture for extra warmth.
- For extra sweetness, add mini marshmallows in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 125mg