Description
Sweet potato casserole brings comfort and joy to holiday tables with its luscious blend of creamy potatoes and crunchy pecan topping. Gluten-free ingredients ensure everyone can savor this classic Southern side dish that warms hearts and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 large eggs
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) almond milk
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) maple syrup
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
- Fill a large pot with water and boil sweet potatoes until they can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes with almond milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined and silky.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Create the crunchy topping by combining chopped pecans, rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, and melted coconut oil in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gently stir the topping ingredients until they form a crumbly, textured mixture.
- Distribute the pecan-oat topping uniformly over the sweet potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown and crisp topping.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm sweet potatoes for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they’re evenly cooked and mashed.
- Opt for pure maple syrup to enhance natural sweetness without artificial additives.
- Swap almond milk with coconut milk for a richer, creamier consistency if desired.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the topping to intensify their nutty flavor and add depth to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg