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?
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a 9-inch round or 9x9-inch casserole dish.
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.
Add the mixture to the casserole dish you prepared. Spread it out evenly.
Combine the pecans, 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/3 cup of butter together in a bowl.
Add the flour into the pecan mixture. Use your hands to combine the pecan mix with the flour until it is crumbly.
Sprinkle the pecan crunch topping over sweet potato mixture. Place the whole pecans you set aside on top to decorate.
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.
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.
Creamy and crunchy! Well done!
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