Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts
Elevate your holiday table with this Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts, a comforting side dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. Made with warm spices like cinnamon, a touch of vanilla, and lightly whipped eggs for a silky texture, this casserole is lavishly topped with a blend of chopped walnuts, rolled oats, and brown sugar, offering the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish features a golden-brown topping that adds a delightfully crisp finish to every bite. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any family gathering, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious – a crowd-pleaser for any festive occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for streusel topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, milk, 1 cup of brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Beat the eggs lightly in a small bowl, then stir them into the mashed sweet potato mixture until fully incorporated.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out into an even layer.
In a separate bowl, prepare the walnut streusel topping. Combine the flour, chopped walnuts, rolled oats, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons of cold butter. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this sweet and crunchy casserole as a perfect side dish or holiday treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.4 g | 337% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 1902 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.9 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 915 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*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.
