Grandma's Sweet Potato Crunch Also Called Sweet Potato Souffle

Bring the flavors of tradition to your table with *Grandma’s Sweet Potato Crunch*, also lovingly known as Sweet Potato Soufflé. This timeless recipe combines velvety mashed sweet potatoes with the perfect balance of sugar, butter, and a hint of vanilla, creating a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth base. Topped with a buttery pecan crumble made with brown sugar and flour, this dish bakes to golden perfection, offering the ultimate combination of sweet and crunchy in every bite. Perfect as a holiday side dish or an indulgent dessert, this easy-to-make recipe comes together effortlessly in under an hour and serves up comforting nostalgia for the whole family. Serve it warm and watch everyone reach for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 0.333 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cups brown sugar
• 1 cups chopped pecans
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place the chunks in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Step 3

Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them until smooth.

Step 4

Add granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs to the sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Step 5

Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

For the topping, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well blended.

Step 7

Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer in the baking dish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy Grandma's Sweet Potato Crunch warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1573.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4158.5

Total Fat 238.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 765.3mg	0%
Sodium 652.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 492.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.5g	0%
Total Sugars 335.1g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 194.0IU	0%
Calcium 668.5mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 1083.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 45.9%