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Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole – Creamy, Buttery & Perfect for Thanksgiving

  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is rich, creamy, and topped with a buttery pecan crunch for the ultimate holiday side dish. The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with a maple-pecan glaze, making it indulgent yet cozy. A must-have Thanksgiving recipe that doubles as a mildly sweet dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped (divided)
  • 8 tablespoons cold butter, divided
  • ½ cup maple syrup (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet, slit each one, and roast for 60–90 minutes until soft and caramelized. Cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh.
  2. Prepare the base: Mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, melted butter, cinnamon, and heavy cream. Adjust sweetness to taste, then spread into a 2–3 quart baking dish.
  3. Make the crunch topping: Cut 6 tablespoons cold butter into cubes. Mix with flour, brown sugar, and half the chopped pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato base.
  4. Bake until golden: Lower oven to 350°F and bake casserole for 20–25 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp.
  5. Finish with maple-pecan glaze: In a skillet, melt remaining butter and toast the rest of the pecans. Add maple syrup, simmer for 1–2 minutes, then drizzle over the baked casserole. Serve warm.

Notes

Bake your sweet potatoes instead of boiling for the best caramelized flavor. Assemble ahead by preparing the base and topping separately, then bake fresh for a golden crunch. You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 533
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 234mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 78g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: sweet potato crunch, sweet potato casserole, Thanksgiving side dish, maple pecan casserole

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