Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping – Orange scented sweet potatoes with a pecan crumble topping with brown sugar crumble.

I love sweet potatoes. In pretty much every incarnation. Sweet, savory, plain. I love them. Granted, this version is a special occasion dish, but it is so flavorful and perfect, that I want to eat it every. single. day. Even though my thighs say no.
Not only does it taste divine, but it is also gorgeous on a plate. One of the things about a Thanksgiving plate is that it can be rather monochromatic if you are not careful. Lots of beige and white. Turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potato, you see where I am going with this. This bright orange side dish is like a ray of sunshine.
I know that a lot of people think of sweet potato casserole with the little marshmallows on top, but I much prefer this pecan topping. Give this a try this year, I promise that it will be the best sweet potato casserole that you have ever eaten.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping //
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup

For the sweet potatoes:
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
How to Make // Steps
Step 1:
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, sugar, and maple syrup.

Step 2:
Mix well and stir in the pecans. Set aside.

Step 3:
Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until soft.

Step 4:
Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in the butter, milk, orange juice, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Step 5:
Put the mashed sweet potatoes in a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 6:
Spread the pecan mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes or until the casserole is heated through.
– this recipe was inspired from this Vegan one.


Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping - I've tried other sweet potato casserole recipes and always come back to this one. The original recipe was vegan, so you can sub out vegan butter and milk to keep it vegan.
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
For the sweet potatoes:
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 teasspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, sugar, and maple syrup.
- Mix well and stir in the pecans. Set aside.
- Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until soft.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in the butter, milk, orange juice, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Put the mashed sweet potatoes in a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Spread the pecan mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
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Laura Good
Monday 19th of November 2012
I make a similar dish but mine has eggs in it and the topping is more streusel-like. Instead of orange juice, I add the zest of one orange to mine. Either really brighten the flavor of this very sweet dish. I use brown sugar rather than maple syrup but I may have to try that.
bakedbree
Tuesday 20th of November 2012
Sounds good.
Aisa
Sunday 28th of November 2010
SO delicious! It was a hit and is now officially on the menu for years to come:)
bakedbree
Sunday 28th of November 2010
That makes me so happy!