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Sweet Potato Crunch Recipe for the Perfect Thanksgiving Side

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A creamy sweet potato base topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping, perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil them in a large pot of water for about 15-20 minutes, or until they’re tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
  2. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture, spreading it out evenly to cover the surface.
  7. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the sweet potatoes to avoid a watery texture.’, ‘Use fresh sweet potatoes for a richer flavor.’, ‘Reduce sugar in the base or topping for a less sweet dish.’, ‘Keep an eye on the topping during the last 5 minutes of baking to avoid burning the pecans.’, ‘Add a splash more milk to the sweet potato base if the texture is too thick.’]

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Keywords: Thanksgiving, Sweet Potato Crunch, Holiday Side Dish, Comfort Food, Pecan Topping

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