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Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunch Topping

Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunch Topping prepared dish

This sweet potato casserole with crunch topping features creamy mashed sweet potatoes layered with a delightful crunchy topping. It's a perfect side dish for holiday gatherings or family dinners. Enjoy the combination of sweet and savory flavors in every bite!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include brown sugar, vanilla extract, butter, pecans.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 50 g butter (melted)
  • 50 g pecans (chopped)
  • 100 g oats
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 900 g sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 120 ml milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  4. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
  5. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, chopped pecans, and a tablespoon of brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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