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Pecan Crumble Sweet Potato Casserole

Black casserole dish with a pecan crumble sweet potato casserole. A layer of mashed, spiced sweet potatoes, then a layer of cruncy, sweet, pecan crumble, and topped with marshmallows that are ligtly browned on the top. There is a portion removed with a spoon to show the layers.

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This Pecan Crumble Sweet Potato Casserole is a Thanksgiving side dish favorite. It’s a beautiful mix of contrasting textures with all the warm spice flavors of the holiday season. Creamy, sweet mashed potatoes are topped with a buttery pecan crumble and marshmallows. It’s sure to remind you of Grandma’s classic sweet potato casserole.

Ingredients

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For the sweet potatoes

  • 5-6 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 ½ cups of mash)
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the pecan crumble

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

Bake the sweet potatoes.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.

Use a fork to pierce the skin of each potato about 5-6 times to allow steam to escape.

Rub each potato lightly with vegetable oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, scoop out the insides and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Use a fork to mash smooth.

Mix in the eggs, brown sugar, milk, orange juice, butter, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Stir until the butter has melted and everything is well combined.

Transfer to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Set aside.

Make the topping.

In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour.

Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles small peas.

Fold in the pecans.

Sprinkle the crumble over the sweet potatoes in an even layer.

Top with the mini marshmallows.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the marshmallows are lightly browned on top.

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days.