Description

Welcome, food lovers! If you’re on the hunt for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish, this Velvety Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble is your answer. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy weekday meal, this recipe will steal the show. Packed with rich flavors and a crunchy pecan topping, it’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Sweet Potato Base:

4 large sweet potatoes (about 4 cups mashed)
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For the Pecan Topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Optional substitutions:

Swap out regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar for a lower-glycemic alternative.

Instructions

Step1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step2: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

Boil or bake the sweet potatoes until tender (about 20–30 minutes). Let them cool slightly, then peel and mash them until smooth.

Step3: Mix the Sweet Potato Base

In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk everything until well incorporated.

Step4: Spread the Mixture

Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish and smooth it out into a uniform layer.

Step5: Make the Pecan Topping

In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly. Stir in the chopped pecans.

Step6: Assemble and Bake

Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crispy.

Notes

Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor—avoid canned if possible.
To make mashing easier, bake the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them. This also enhances their natural sweetness.
Add a pinch of salt to the pecan topping to balance the sweetness.