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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Crumble


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm and comforting dish featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan crumble, perfect for fall feasts.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • â…“ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Topping:
  • â…“ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • Optional: 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, then drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and melted butter for the topping.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  7. Optional: Add mini marshmallows on top of the crumble.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  9. Serve warm as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any fall feast.

Notes

For a smoother mash, use a hand mixer on low for 30–60 seconds after mashing by hand.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg