Description
Sweet potato casserole with butter pecan crumble emerges as a delightful Southern comfort classic, blending creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy, caramelized nutty topping. Dessert lovers will savor this irresistible holiday side dish that promises warmth and indulgence in each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Eggs and Spices:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce with a fork. Roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until incredibly tender and caramelized, creating deeper flavor complexity.
- Allow roasted sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then peel and transfer flesh into a spacious mixing vessel. Mash potatoes meticulously until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into mashed sweet potatoes. Whisk vigorously until ingredients harmonize into a silky, uniform texture.
- Create the crumble topping by combining flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Use fingertips to blend ingredients, generating a rustic, granular mixture with varied texture.
- Transfer sweet potato mixture into a generously buttered rectangular baking dish, ensuring an even surface. Delicately distribute pecan crumble across the entire casserole, covering completely.
- Position casserole in preheated 350°F oven, baking for approximately 35-40 minutes until topping transforms into a golden-amber hue and edges become slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes, permitting flavors to settle and topping to achieve optimal crunchiness before serving.
Notes
- Soften sweet potatoes perfectly by selecting medium-sized, firm potatoes without bruises or soft spots for consistent cooking.
- Avoid watery mash by draining boiled sweet potatoes thoroughly and letting them steam dry before mashing to maintain thick, creamy texture.
- Enhance nutrition by leaving potato skins on during boiling, which preserves extra fiber and nutrients while simplifying preparation.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting coconut milk for regular milk and using gluten-free flour blend to make recipe friendly for dairy-free and gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg