Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 4 medium sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Cook sweet potatoes until very soft for a smooth texture.
- Do not overmix the topping to maintain a crumbly texture.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth if desired.
- Best served warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
