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Creamy Twice-Baked Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Toasted Pecans

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A creamy, rich twice-baked sweet potato casserole topped with toasted pecans, perfect for holidays and cozy gatherings. This easy recipe balances smooth sweetness with a crunchy nutty topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds or 900 grams), peeled and baked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 57 grams), softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (80 ml) or whole milk as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup toasted pecans (about 120 grams), chopped roughly
  • For topping:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams), melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-50 minutes until tender and skin is wrinkled.
  2. Let sweet potatoes cool for about 10 minutes. Slice each in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add softened butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the sweet potato flesh. Mash until smooth but slightly rustic with some lumps.
  4. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  5. In a small bowl, mix chopped toasted pecans with brown sugar and melted butter until combined.
  6. Transfer sweet potato mixture to an 8×8-inch casserole dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the surface.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden and crisp and filling is heated through.
  8. Let casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Roast sweet potatoes whole for best flavor and texture. Toast pecans carefully to avoid burning. If pecan topping browns too quickly, tent with foil. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and plant-based butter. Variations include adding nutmeg, swapping pecans for walnuts, or adding dried cranberries.

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