Description
Sweet potato casserole with pecan-brown-butter crumble is a heartwarming dish that embodies comfort food at its best. This creamy, sweet delight features roasted sweet potatoes blended with rich brown sugar and topped with a crunchy pecan crumble infused with nutty brown butter. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this casserole promises to impress with every bite, making it a must-have on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown.
- Mash sweet potatoes in a bowl and mix in brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with flour, remaining brown butter, and a pinch of salt to create the crumble.
- Layer the mashed sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish and top with the pecan crumble.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg