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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping served in a dish

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping

A delightful casserole combining creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holiday gatherings or comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for the mash)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream Can use dairy-free alternatives
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Can replace with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the topping) Can use dairy-free butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for the topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat until golden brown; remove from heat.
  4. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in browned butter, milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
  5. Spread the potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Topping Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and salt to create the topping.
  2. Sprinkle the topping over the potato mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden and edges are bubbling.
  2. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm; pairs well with roast turkey or ham. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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