Description
Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a crunchy, pecan-based topping. Whether you’re serving it as a side or a dessert, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.
Ingredients
- 4 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup softened butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with milk, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
4. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Work in softened butter until crumbly.
5. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared dish and top with the pecan mixture.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
For a vegan option, replace eggs and dairy with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and a vegan egg replacer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg