Description
Sweet Potato Crunch is a deliciously crispy and cozy Thanksgiving side dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining tender sweet potatoes with a golden, crunchy topping, this dish adds delightful texture and rich flavor to your festive table. It’s an ideal addition to your holiday menu, offering a satisfying blend of sweet, spicy, and crunchy elements that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Boil or steam until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Layer the cooked sweet potatoes evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in melted butter and honey or maple syrup until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. For added crunch, broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or caramel for extra indulgence, alongside other Thanksgiving dishes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of vanilla or bourbon to the topping mixture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or other nuts of your choice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg