Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving menu with the irresistible Sweet Potato Crunch, a perfect blend of sweet roasted sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy caramelized topping. This festive side dish combines comforting flavors with a texture that everyone will love, making it an essential addition to your holiday feast. Ideal as a sweet potato casserole alternative, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Boil and mash the sweet potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash them until smooth, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the sweet potato base: Add brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until smooth and flavorful.
- Prepare the crunch topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, granulated sugar, flour, cold cubed butter, and chopped nuts. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work the butter into dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the crunch topping generously over the sweet potatoes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add marshmallows on top before baking for a gooey, sweet finish.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for different nut flavors.
- Prepare in advance by refrigerating the assembled casserole overnight, then bake before serving.
- Discover other festive dessert ideas to complement your meal by visiting our recommended recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg