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A close-up of a sweet potato casserole with a crisp pecan crumble topping, showing the rich orange sweet potatoes underneath.

Sweet Potato Casserole

A creamy and sweet side dish topped with a deliciously crunchy pecan crust. Perfect for gatherings and holidays!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 402
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 3 large eggs large room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness to the filling
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract adds flavor depth
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup dried cranberries optional for a burst of color and flavor
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar for a rich deep sweetness
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour or use gluten-free flour substitute
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter cold and diced for the crumble
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans optional adds crunch and nuttiness

Method
 

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1" chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10-15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350˚F. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir the butter mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes, then fold in the dried cranberries, if using. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9x13 casserole dish.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Add cold, diced butter and rub the mixture with your fingers until pea-sized crumbs form. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  4. Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the edges of the sweet potatoes begin to puff.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 860mgFiber: 6gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 8700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This casserole is a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and crunchy. The pecan topping adds a rich texture that everyone will love!

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