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THE BEST SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BUTTER PECAN CRUMBLE TOPPING

Averie Sunshine

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Updated: Nov 16, 2024

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping — 🍠🙌🧡 This is the BEST sweet potato casserole ever!! The sweet potatoes are tender and creamy, while the streusel topping adds a delightful buttery crunch thanks to the pecans!

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Butter Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

I love sweet potatoes and have a ton of recipes using them, but I was missing a classic: sweet potato casserole.
It was about time I made it and we loved every bite because this isn’t just any ole sweet potato casserole recipe. The crunchy butter pecan crumble topping really sets it apart.

The mashed sweet potatoes are so tender, creamy, and fluffy while the crumbly streusel topping adds a buttery, brown sugary crunch thanks to the pecans.
The brown sugar caramelizes in the oven with the butter and the topping is irresistible. I kind of want to put this topping on everything now.
This is an easy sweet potato casserole recipe that’s especially perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s a no-frills side dish just like the one you grew up eating, and anyone can make it!

I was tasked with making sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving several years ago. Ironic bc I don’t actually eat the sweet potatoes. I picked this recipe bc I was attracted to the topping. It has been demanded ever since. Every single sweet potato hater in the extended family loves this. IF there are leftovers, prepare for a rumble. — TaMom

Ingredients in Sweet Potato Casserole

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy sweet potato casserole with pecan topping:

Sweet potatoes
Eggs
Unsalted butter
Milk
Light brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Salt
Ground nutmeg and cinnamon
All-purpose flour
Fisher pecan halves

I used Fisher Pecan Halves. Fisher Nuts are preservative-free and non-GMO Project Verified, making them an excellent choice for cooking and holiday baking. The resealable bag helps keep the nuts fresh for longer.
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

I’m not even remotely exaggerating when I say this is the best sweet potato casserole recipe! Here’s a rough overview of the recipe steps:

Prepare the filling: Peel, chop, and boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until fork tender.
Add the cooked sweet potatoes to a large bowl along with the eggs, butter, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Mash to combine (I like to use a potato masher!), turn the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the pecan topping: Melt the butter, then toss with the brown sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in the pecans.
Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping over the sweet potatoes. Bake until the top is lightly golden brown, the edges are set, and the center is mostly set.

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Storage and Reheating Instructions

In the fridge: If stored in an airtight container, leftovers will last up to 1 week.
In the freezer: Assemble the sweet potato layer, bake, let cool, then freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat the prepped casserole, thaw overnight in the fridge. Make a fresh batch of topping, sprinkle it over the casserole, and bake until done.
To reheat: Cover with foil so the pecan topping doesn’t burn, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 300ºF, or until warm.

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4.57 from 707 votes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Crumble Topping

By Averie Sunshine
This is the BEST sweet potato casserole ever! The sweet potatoes are tender and creamy, while the streusel topping adds a delightful buttery crunch thanks to the pecans. 🍠🙌🧡
Prep Time:15minutes minutes
Cook Time:1hour hour
Total Time:1hour hour 15minutes minutes
Servings:8 servings

Ingredients

FILLING

▢4 pounds raw sweet potatoes, diced into large chunks and boiled
▢2 large eggs
▢¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
▢½ cup milk, I used unsweetened cashewmilk
▢½ cup light brown sugar, packed
▢2 tablespoons granulated sugar
▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
▢¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
▢¼ teaspoon cinnamon, optional

TOPPING

▢5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
▢⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
▢½ cup all-purpose flour
▢¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
▢1 cup Fisher Pecan Halves

Instructions

MAKE THE FILLING

To a large stockpot, add the sweet potato chunks, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 2.5 to 3-quart baking dish or a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
To the large bowl with the sweet potatoes, add the eggs, butter, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, optional nutmeg, optional cinnamon, and beat with a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed until combined and fluffy.
Turn out into baking dish, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula; set aside.

MAKE THE PECAN TOPPING

To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
Add the brown sugar, flour, salt, and toss with a fork or your fingers until moist crumbs form.
Add the pecans and toss to incorporate.
Evenly turn topping out over filling.

BAKE

Bake the sweet potato casserole for about 45 minutes (or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours if you’re prepping it in advance), or until top is lightly golden browned, set on the edges, and mostly set in the center. Mine took 50 minutes because I started with it cold from the fridge because I prepped it the night before. Baking time will vary based on pan used (glass or ceramic baking dishes will bake for longer than metal pans), oven, climate, ingredient variances, etc. Start checking at 30 minutes.
Serve immediately. Extra will keep airtight for up to 1 week in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 569cal, Carbohydrates: 84g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 358mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 39g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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