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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping

This homemade sweet potato casserole will be a star on your Thanksgiving table— one bit and you'll know why! It's full of flavor, comes together quick and topped with a pecan crumble topping for added crunch.
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This homemade sweet potato casserole will be a star on your Thanksgiving table— one bite and you'll know why! It's full of flavor, comes together quick and topped with a pecan crumble topping for added crunch.

Ingredients

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Casserole

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt, separated
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/4 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them completely with water. Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until the potatoes are tender— a fork should easily be able to pierce the potato. Drain the water and set aside the sweet potatoes for 5 minutes to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 11x7 or 9x13, or similar size casserole dish. Set aside.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl or in the same pot they were cooked in. Using a potato masher, whisk or handheld mixer, beat the potatoes until relatively smooth— I prefer to have some chunks for texture.
  4. Add the butter, brown sugar, eggs, cream, vanilla, and salt. Spoon the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  5. For the Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Pour in the melted butter and pecans, stir together until the mixture is combined— it will be clumpy. Pour over the potatoes. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Make Ahead Instructions: This is a perfect make ahead recipe— especially when planning ahead for the holidays. This casserole can be prepped 1-2 days before. Prepare the potatoes step 4, then prepare the topping. Cover each separately and refrigerator for up to 2 days. Then, the day of, assemble and bake.
  2. Dairy-Free: This casserole can be easily made without dairy. You can use vegan butter and dairy-free milk.

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