Sweet Potato Bake
Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of this Sweet Potato Bake, the ultimate side dish for any holiday gathering or weeknight dinner. Featuring velvety mashed sweet potatoes enriched with butter, milk, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with a buttery, brown sugar pecan crumble that bakes to golden perfection, every bite is a delightful mix of creamy and crunchy textures. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, this Sweet Potato Bake is the perfect blend of simplicity and decadence, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite. Enjoy it as a standout Thanksgiving classic or a hearty side dish any time of year. Keywords: sweet potato bake recipe, holiday side dish, pecan topping, Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with a small amount of butter or cooking spray.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place them in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add the butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by combining the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Use a fork or your hands to create a crumbly mixture.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sweet Potato Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 3% | |
*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.
