The Sweet(est) Potato Casserole 🍠✨

This indulgent Sweet Potato Casserole takes comfort food to a whole new level. With its creamy, sweet potato base and crunchy, cinnamon-spiced topping, it’s perfect for family gatherings or holiday feasts. You can even enjoy it as a delicious side dish or a dessert, leaving everyone guessing about its true identity!

Pair it with your favorite savory dishes, or simply savor it on its own!

Ingredients

For the sweet potato base

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the topping

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large pot, boil the diced sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.

🔪 Make sure to not overcook the potatoes to avoid excess water, which can make the casserole too runny.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well blended and creamy.

4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

5. In another bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping. Mix until crumbly.

6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato base.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

🍽️ Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, as it will set a bit and be easier to serve.

Variations

• Nut-Free: Substitute the pecans with sunflower seeds or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
• Spiced Up: Add a touch of cayenne pepper or ginger to the sweet potato base for a subtle kick.
• Vegan: Replace the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water for each egg) and use a non-dairy milk option.
• Extra Sweet: Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup just before serving for that additional sweetness.

This Sweet(est) Potato Casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds! Enjoy! 🍽️💖