Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

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A Southern take on the traditional sweet potato casserole; a creamy sweet potato base covered liberally with a crunchy pecan praline topping. This dish is great even at room temperature.

Submitted by kellyklsu
Updated on December 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • ⅓ cup butter, melted

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.

  2. Mix sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth; spread into the prepared casserole dish.

  3. Stir brown sugar, pecans, and 1/3 cup butter together in a bowl. Mix flour into pecan mixture using your hands until evenly coated and crumbly; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and praline topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, at least 25 minutes.

Recipe Tip

Use a hand mixer if you want the sweet potato mixture to have a smoother result, or use a wooden spoon if you prefer a more rustic casserole with chunks of sweet potatoes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489 Calories
21g Fat
73g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 527mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.