Kittencal's Holiday Sweet Potato Bake with Nut Topping

Elevate your holiday table with Kittencal’s Holiday Sweet Potato Bake with Nut Topping, a decadent twist on a classic side dish. This casserole combines velvety mashed sweet potatoes, kissed with butter, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, creating a luscious base that melts in your mouth. The real star, however, is the irresistible nut topping—crunchy pecans mingling with brown sugar, flour, and melted butter for the perfect sweet and savory contrast. Baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, this dish is a showstopper for family gatherings, Thanksgiving feasts, or any special occasion. Serve this comforting casserole to wow your guests with every creamy, crunchy bite! Keywords: sweet potato bake, holiday casserole, nut topping recipe, Thanksgiving side dish, creamy sweet potatoes.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks.

Step 3

Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.

Step 4

Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons of butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, prepare the topping: Mix the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until crumbly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3028.9

Total Fat 156.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 673.4mg	0%
Sodium 1647.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 382.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 239.1g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 170.1IU	0%
Calcium 578.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 762.8mg	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: 45.7%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 49.5%