Sweet Potato Casserole with Bourbon Pecan Crumble

Yield: 7 Servings Prep Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Pecans add a flavorful crunch to this classic fall favorite. Naturally sweet pecan oats, brown sugar and bourbon, if you'd like, combine for a crumble that pairs perfectly with sweet potatoes in a comforting side dish.

By American Pecan Promotion Board

Sweet Potato Casserole with Bourbon Pecan Crumble

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Casserole
4 pounds sweet potatoes (approximately 5 large potatoes)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted, unsalted butter
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
For The Bourbon Pecan Crumble
1 cup chopped raw pecan pieces
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup melted, unsalted butter
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch-by-9-inch casserole dish (or similar)
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Rinse the potatoes and then add them to a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1-inch. Bring the potatoes to a boil and allow them to cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
While the potatoes cook, make the crumble by adding the pecans, old-fashioned oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Add the melted butter and bourbon (if using) and fold to evenly coat the pecan mixture. Set aside.
Drain and rinse the potatoes, and then add them back to the pot. Using a potato masher or fork, mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Gently fold in the eggs. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown in color. Serve immediately.
*Recipe notes:
This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats and all-purpose gluten-free flour.
You can make the sweet potato mixture up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. Add on an extra 15 minutes to the baking time to allow for the sweet potatoes to cook all the way through. The crumble is best made the same day you’re going to bake the casserole.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	710	Carbs	93g
Fat	35g	Fiber	10g
Saturated Fat	15g	Protein	9g
Sodium	380mg

Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

Sweet Potato Casserole with Bourbon Pecan Crumble

Ingredients

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