Description
A delicious sweet potato casserole topped with a buttery pecan crumble that is perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium-sized)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and peel them or boil them with skins on before peeling.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer sweet potatoes until tender (15-25 minutes).
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Incorporate the melted butter, both sugars, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Prepare the crumble by mixing flour, cold butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish and top with the crumble.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Using freshly toasted pecans enhances the flavor but is not necessary.
- The casserole can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the sweet potatoes used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg