This side dish is a guaranteed showstopper—it’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and oh-so-comforting. With creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping, it might just outshine the turkey!

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Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Base:

4 large sweet potatoes (about 2–3 lbs), peeled and cubed

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra indulgence!)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Pinch of salt

For the Pecan Crumble Topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans (I actually leave these out)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Optional: A handful of mini marshmallows (for a sweet finish!)

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Instructions

Prep the Sweet Potatoes:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Boil the sweet potato cubes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Make the Sweet Potato Mash:

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.

Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.

Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Prepare the Pecan Crumble:

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Stir in the chopped pecans.

Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.

Bake to Perfection:

Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crunchy.

(Optional: Add marshmallows on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a gooey, toasted finish.)

Serve and Watch It Disappear!

Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Prepare for everyone to ask for seconds (and the recipe)!

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Why It’s Amazing:

This casserole is a perfect blend of textures and flavors—the creamy sweetness of the potatoes pairs beautifully with the buttery, nutty crunch of the pecans. It’s like dessert disguised as a side dish, and it’ll have everyone at your table saying, “Move over, green bean casserole!” 😋

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨

 

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