Pecan Sweet Potato Bake

Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pecan Sweet Potato Bake! Featuring velvety mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with brown sugar, a hint of vanilla, and warm cinnamon spice, this dish is topped with a buttery, pecan-studded crumble for the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy textures. This easy-to-make casserole is baked to golden perfection in under an hour, making it ideal for both novices and seasoned cooks. Whether served as a Thanksgiving side dish or a cozy autumn treat, this crowd-pleaser bursts with comforting flavors and seasonal charm. Don’t forget to savor the crisp pecan topping that makes every bite unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cup brown sugar (for topping)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-2 inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until fully combined and creamy.

Step 5

Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, prepare the pecan topping by combining the chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, brown sugar (for topping), and melted unsalted butter (for topping). Mix until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3324.6

Total Fat 210.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 687.5mg	0%
Sodium 1199.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 346.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 189.3g
Protein 41.1g	0%

Vitamin D 136.8IU	0%
Calcium 586.3mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 974.4mg	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: 55.0%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 40.2%