Sweet Potato Jalapeno Casserole

Add a bold twist to your holiday table with this Sweet Potato Jalapeno Casserole, where creamy sweetness meets a subtly spicy kick. This casserole blends buttery mashed sweet potatoes with rich heavy cream, warm cinnamon, and a pop of vanilla, all elevated by the unexpected heat of diced jalapenos. It’s crowned with a crunchy pecan crumble topping, made with brown sugar and melted butter, that bakes to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish for festive gatherings or a unique addition to your weeknight dinners, this savory-sweet masterpiece is sure to impress. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers a balance of comfort and excitement in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 medium, diced Jalapenos
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup, chopped Pecans
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons, melted Unsalted butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, diced jalapenos, and salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.

Step 5

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

Step 6

In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by combining chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until crumbly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the top of the sweet potato base.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and fragrant.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Sweet Potato Jalapeno Casserole warm as a flavorful side dish or a comforting main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1373.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3557.0

Total Fat 247.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.6g
Cholesterol 488mg	0%
Sodium 1912.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 167.5g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 448.7mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 707.8mg	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: 62.0%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 35.3%