Warm Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Warm Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping elevates your holiday gatherings with a delightful combination of natural sweetness, warm spices, and a satisfying pecan crunch. This vegetarian American dish is perfect for those avoiding dairy, eggs, nuts, and gluten, making it versatile enough to be a comforting side or a standout centerpiece.

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Overview

This elevated version of a classic sweet potato casserole combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a hint of warm spices and a delightful crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting side dish, this casserole is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying textures.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups sweet potatoes, mashed
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 0.5 Cups unsalted butter, melted (divided)
• 0.33 Cups whole milk
• 2 Large eggs, whisked
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 Teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 Cups brown sugar
• 0.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Cups pecans, chopped
• 1 Pinch orange zest

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart shallow baking dish and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, 0.25 cups of melted butter, milk, whisked eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and kosher salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, flour, remaining 0.25 cups of melted butter, chopped pecans, and orange zest. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and the pecans are well coated.
4. Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. The topping should be crunchy, and the sweet potato mixture should be set.
6. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the delightful combination of creamy sweet potatoes and crunchy pecans with a hint of citrus and spice.

Enjoy your homemade Warm Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping!