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Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole

Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole is a delightful dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of comfort food with a festive twist. This casserole combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich, nutty texture of pecans, topped with a crispy, caramelized crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 Pan

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 4 large Sweet Potatoes Whole, unpeeled
  • 6 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Real Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  • 2 cups Pecans
  • 12 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Cook sweet potatoes: Place your sweet potatoes (whole, unpeeled) on the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water. Cook on High Pressure for 11 minutes. Let the steam release naturally once done. Remove and cool.
  • Mix up the filling: Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add all filling ingredients except the eggs, and stir to combine. Beat the eggs and stir into the filling mixture. Preheat oven to 350°F and spread filling into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Make the topping: Soften butter in the microwave. Combine butter, pecans, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor and pulse until clumpy. Crumble over the sweet potato filling.
  • Bake: Bake for 25-28 minutes until lightly browned. Broil for an additional 1-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Serve + Store: Serve warm. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Make ahead tip: Assemble the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate, then bake before serving.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for holiday meals and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 12000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg