Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Crunchy Nut Topping (2024)

Yield: 8 servings

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For the filling:

• 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter , melted (1/2 stick)
• 3 cups (400 g) mashed sweet potatoes (3 to 4 large potatoes; about 1 3/4 pounds) *see Note below recipe for mashed sweet potato instruction or use one 29 ounce can of sweet potatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar , packed (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
• 2 large (2 large) eggs

For the nut topping:

• 1/2 cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar , packed
• 1/4 cup (56.75 g) unsalted butter , melted (1/2 stick)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) kosher salt
• 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans or walnuts

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

• Make the filling: In large bowl, whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and the eggs. Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish.

• Make the topping: In medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt until the mixture becomes chunky and clumps together. Stir in the nuts.

  See Also

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• Layer the topping over the top of the sweet potatoes. Bake until the sweet potatoes are cooked in the center of the dish and the topping is golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes - There are a few ways to cook sweet potatoes in order to mash them. After cooking a potato masher or hand blender will make quick work of the mashing.

Boiled - Peel & cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in boiling water & boil for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash until smooth.

Oven - Preheat to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes 3 or 4 times with a fork. Bake for 45 - 60 minutes, or until tender. Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise. When cool enough, scoop out the sweet potato flesh and press through a food mill or ricer or mash with potato masher or hand blender until smooth.

Microwave - Pierce the sweet potatoes 3 or 4 times with a fork.Place on a microwave safe plate or dish and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 8-12 minutes, turning the sweet potatoes 1-2 times while cooking. Cook until the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork. When cool enough peel away the skins or cut in half and scrape out the flesh. Press through a food mill or ricer or mash with potato masher or hand blender until smooth

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 374