Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

creamy and crunchy sweet potato bake

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 1h 5m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

489
Calories
20.7g
Fat
73.1g
Carbohydrates
5.7g
Protein
66mg
Cholesterol
378mg
Sodium
Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

Recipe Description

This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole recipe is extra special because it has the creaminess of sweet potato but is crunchy thanks to a pecan nut topping.

Pecans are my favorite nuts – as well as being delicious and buttery, they are a great source of protein and fiber. They are perfect for baking.

In this recipe, I combine sweet potatoes with sugar, butter, milk, eggs and flavorings like vanilla and cinnamon. Then I make my signature pecan crunch topping with pecans, sugar, butter and flour. Then I layer the pecan mix on top of the sweet potato and bake it in the oven. Hey presto, an easy and delicious crunchy sweet potato casserole which makes a great addition to a Thanksgiving or Christmas feast.

To put the final touches on the casserole and make it look impressive, I save some whole pecans for decorating.

To make my Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:So, how do you make Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole?

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a dish

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a 9-inch round or 9x9-inch casserole dish.

  2. 2

    Make the sweet potato base

    5 min
    Step 2 - Sweet Potato Crunch CasseroleStep 2 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Whisk the sweet potatoes, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Add to the dish

    1 min
    Step 3 - Sweet Potato Crunch CasseroleStep 3 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Add the mixture to the casserole dish you prepared. Spread it out evenly.

  4. 4

    Mix pecans with sugar and butter

    1 min
    Step 4 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Combine the pecans, 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/3 cup of butter together in a bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the flour

    2 min
    Step 5 - Sweet Potato Crunch CasseroleStep 5 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Add the flour into the pecan mixture. Use your hands to combine the pecan mix with the flour until it is crumbly.

  6. 6

    Top the sweet potato with the pecan crunch

    1 min
    Step 6 - Sweet Potato Crunch CasseroleStep 6 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Sprinkle the pecan crunch topping over sweet potato mixture. Place the whole pecans you set aside on top to decorate.

  7. 7

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 7 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Bake the casserole in the oven for about 40 minutes. You will know it’s cooked when the pecan crunch topping is lightly browned and the sweet potato is cooked through.

  8. 8

    Serve

    25 min
    Step 8 - Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

    Allow to cool for around 25 minutes before serving.

This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole recipe is THE Thanksgiving side dish you’ve been waiting for. The added crunch of the pecan nuts combined with the creamy sweet potato makes it a winner! Try it and leave a comment below to let me know how you get on.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Yummy81
February 14, 2025
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Easy and delicious.

Rebecca Brown
October 12, 2023
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Amazing flavors! I made this Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole for my friends' Thanksgiving and they were blown away. The crunchy pecans on top are just divine! It's now my favorite side dish, perfect for holiday feasts. Can't wait to make it again!

Vicky
April 29, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for friends, everyone loved it!

Jessica Thompson
May 16, 2021
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Delicious

Olivia Johnson
June 25, 2020
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Amazing! Made this for my husband's birthday, and everyone raved about the crunch. Pecans are a delightful touch.

Patricia Johnson
October 17, 2019
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This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is such a joy to make! I brought it to Thanksgiving last year, and everyone loved the crunchy pecan topping. Simple, yet impressively tasty. A real crowd-pleaser!

Athina
May 2, 2019
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Creamy and crunchy! Well done!

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