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The Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble Recipe

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This Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic autumn and Thanksgiving side dish featuring creamy, mashed sweet potatoes sweetened just right with brown sugar and spices, topped with a crunchy cinnamon pecan crumble. The dish is baked to perfection for a warm, comforting treat that will delight any crowd.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk (anything but skim)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Topping

  • 1/2 cup (70g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
  • 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped or broken pecans
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Pierce each sweet potato twice on two sides and place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until soft and cooked through. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Peel and Mash Potatoes: Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly so they are easy to handle. Peel off the skins, which should come off easily, and transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher or pass through a potato ricer until smooth.
  3. Mix Sweet Potato Filling: Let the mashed sweet potatoes cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Add brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt (about 1/2 tsp or to taste), and freshly ground black pepper (about 1/4 tsp). Using an electric hand mixer, blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Prepare Casserole: Grease a 12×8 inch casserole dish and pour the sweet potato mixture into it. Spread it into an even layer.
  5. Make Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pecans. Break up any clumps of brown sugar with your fingertips. Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir until evenly moistened, tossing frequently as the mixture may seem dry at first.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer in the casserole dish. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for about 40 minutes until heated through. Tent with foil during the last 10 minutes if the topping begins to brown too much.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm as a comforting side dish.

Notes

  • Use organic or fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to let the mashed sweet potatoes cool before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
  • Adjust sugar and spices to your taste preference for sweetness and warmth.
  • You can prepare the sweet potatoes a day ahead and mash them to save time on the day of serving.
  • This casserole is excellent for holiday meals or cozy autumn dinners.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/the-best-sweet-potato-casserole-with-cinnamon-pecan-crumble-recipe/