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Pecan-Crumble Sweet Potato Casserole

Silky mashed sweet potatoes under a crunchy brown sugar pecan crumble. No marshmallows needed.

Prep20 min
Cook1 hr 10 min
Total1 hr 30 min
Serves10
Calories~300 / serving
Pecan-Crumble Sweet Potato Casserole

Silky mashed sweet potatoes under a crunchy brown sugar pecan crumble. No marshmallows needed. This one takes 1 hr 30 min start to finish and serves 10. It earned a spot in our Thanksgiving deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.

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Why you'll love it

  • Ready in 1 hr 30 min
  • Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
  • Tagged: thanksgiving, holiday, vegetarian, make-ahead
Our best tip: Roasting the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them keeps them sweeter and less watery.

Holiday food safety: thaw turkey in the fridge, cook it to 165°F (74°C), bake stuffing in its own dish, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Use leftover turkey within 3 to 4 days or freeze it.

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Pecan-Crumble Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep20 min
Cook1 hr 10 min
Total1 hr 30 min
Calories~300 / serving
Servings10

Ingredients

  • 4 lb sweet potatoes (about 5 large)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, for the topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, for the topping
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for the topping
  • 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed, for the topping

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the sweet potatoes and bake 45 to 60 minutes until very soft. Lower the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash with the melted butter, milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until smooth.
  3. Spread in a buttered 9x13-inch or 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Rub the topping ingredients together with your fingers until crumbly, then scatter over the potatoes.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
Notes: Roasting the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them keeps them sweeter and less watery. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.

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