Description
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery, brown sugar-pecan crumble — this sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday favorite that blends sweet, spiced, and crunchy elements into one irresistible dish.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 lbs), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
For the Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pot, cover the sweet potato cubes with water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain well.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the milk, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring the mixture is not too hot to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir in the melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving for easier slicing and serving.
Notes
Swap pecans with oats or crushed pretzels for a nut-free version.
Use ramekins for mini individual casseroles.
Top with mini marshmallows in the last 10 minutes for a sweeter variation.
Add a pinch of cayenne or ginger for a spiced twist.
Make it vegan by substituting with plant-based milk, vegan butter, and flax eggs.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a 350°F oven uncovered for 15–20 minutes to retain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
