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Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole: Easy 5-Ingredient Pecan Topping

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A rich, creamy sweet potato casserole featuring a silky smooth puree and a crunchy, buttery pecan crumble topping. This recipe avoids canned soups and marshmallows for a more authentic, flavorful holiday side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 large sweet potatoes (Garnet or Jewel varieties), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place peeled sweet potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
  3. Transfer hot potatoes to a food processor. Add softened butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse until a silky smooth puree forms.
  4. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes and press down gently.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling. Cover loosely with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use a food processor to ensure the mash is lump-free. Toast pecans lightly before chopping for enhanced flavor. Use cold butter for the topping to create a crumbly texture. If making ahead, prepare mash and topping separately and assemble just before baking.

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