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Cozy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Praline Crumble

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A warm, comforting sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan praline crumble. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe balances creamy sweet potatoes with a caramelized nutty topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain sweet potatoes thoroughly and return to pot or mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mash until smooth but still slightly textured. Adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 6 tablespoons softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup chopped pecans, and ¼ cup all-purpose flour. Mix until crumbly.
  5. Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle pecan praline crumble evenly on top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For extra sweetness, drizzle maple syrup over topping before serving. Toast pecans lightly before mixing for enhanced flavor. Use softened butter for best crumble texture. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Dairy-free options include coconut oil instead of butter and almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan praline crumble, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, Christmas, comfort food, easy casserole, sweet potato recipe

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