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Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnut and Brown Sugar Crumble Topping


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Looking for the perfect side dish to elevate your holiday spread or add a touch of sweetness to a family dinner? This Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnut and Brown Sugar Crumble Topping delivers a delicious balance of creamy sweetness and crunchy texture that’s sure to impress. With a rich, velvety sweet potato base topped with a golden, nutty crumble, this casserole is a crowd favorite.


Ingredients

For the Casserole:

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Salt, to taste

For the Topping:

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in milk, melted butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine walnuts, brown sugar, flour, cold cubed butter, and cinnamon. Mix until the topping becomes crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble this casserole the night before and refrigerate it. Bake just before serving.

Nut-Free Version: For a nut-free option, skip the walnuts and use a crunchy topping like crushed cornflakes or oats.

Vegan Option: Substitute the butter with plant-based butter and use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan-friendly version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Holiday Dish, Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 servings
  • Calories: 275 kcal

Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole, Walnut Crumble, Brown Sugar Topping, Holiday Side Dish, Thanksgiving Casserole, Maple Sweet Potatoes, Creamy Sweet Potato Recipe, Nutty Casserole Topping