Description
Sweet Potato Pecan Crumble is a delightful and comforting dish that perfectly balances creamy, spiced mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel topping. Ideal for family gatherings or holiday feasts, this recipe brings warmth and flavor to your table. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes combined with the nutty pecans creates a satisfying contrast, making it a versatile option that can be served as either a side dish or a dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mash drained sweet potatoes with milk, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the mashed mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan crumble over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden and edges are bubbly.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole (approx. 175g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg