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Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole (Best Nut Topping)

Indulgent Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole with Best Nut Topping

Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting dish with a rich flavor and a crunchy nut topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes can be swapped with pumpkin puree for a unique twist
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar or maple syrup for a different flavor
  • 5 tbsp Melted Butter coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt adjust for low-sodium version
  • 2 Large Eggs or a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk or any plant-based milk
For the Nut Topping
  • 1/2 cup Flour substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans or use almonds or hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup Additional Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter coconut oil can be used as a replacement
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole
  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, whole milk, and sea salt until smooth.
  4. Fold wet mixture into mashed sweet potatoes.
  5. Combine flour, chopped walnuts, additional brown sugar, melted butter, and sea salt until crumbly.
  6. Pour sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle nut topping over it.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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