Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole, a decadent blend of fluffy, spiced sweet potatoes and a buttery pecan crumble topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners, this casserole is elevated by warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of maple syrup. The recipe features a two-step baking process—first to tenderize the sweet potatoes, then to bring everything together in golden, bubbly perfection. Finished with a crisp pecan topping, it combines creamy and crunchy textures in every bite. Ready in under 1.5 hours, this flavorful crowd-pleaser serves eight and is sure to be a new seasonal favorite on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:70 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce them several times with a fork.

Step 3

Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until fully tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 4

Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until they're safe to handle.

Step 5

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Cut baked sweet potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl, discarding the skins.

Step 7

Add 4 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the sweet potato flesh. Mash or beat with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.

Step 8

Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 9

To make the topping, combine chopped pecans, flour, maple syrup, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbly.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1104.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2496.3

Total Fat 153.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 191.5mg	0%
Sodium 1635.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 277.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 136.9g
Protein 27.2g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 480.1mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 711.8mg	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: 53.2%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 42.6%