Description
Learn how to make delicious Pioneer Woman Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or substitute with almond milk for a dairy-free twist)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (walnuts work well too if pecans aren’t your thing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the mashed sweet potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. This step reminds me of the times I’d experiment with beans and tomatoes to fix oversalted dishes—don’t be afraid to taste and adjust as you go!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Stir until everything is well incorporated and creamy. The spices add a warm depth that takes this casserole from simple to memorable.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, make the crunchy topping by mixing together the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and remaining 1/4 cup melted butter. The mix should be crumbly but hold together slightly when pressed.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. I like to peek in around the 25-minute mark to make sure the topping doesn’t over-brown—one of those kitchen moments where you learn what your oven likes best!
- Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving. This rest time helps everything firm up just enough for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Pioneer Woman Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole Recipe, recipe, cooking, food
