Description
A creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a delightful pecan crumble, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, then drain and peel.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with brown sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in a greased baking dish, creating an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecans, granulated sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture, adding texture and sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the topping is golden and fragrant.
- If desired, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for a toasted, gooey effect.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly; perfect for busy holiday preparations. Can be customized with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg