Description
There’s something comforting about the warm, sweet aroma of baked sweet potatoes filling your kitchen. Caramel Crunch Sweet Potato Delight is perfect for cozy evenings or weekend gatherings with family and friends. This dish combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a sweet, crunchy topping, inspired by classic Southern-style casseroles. It’s easy to make yet impressive enough to serve on any occasion.
Ingredients
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4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Crunch Topping:
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Return sweet potatoes to the pot and mash with butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
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Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
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In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, flour, chopped nuts, and cinnamon for the topping. Mix until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
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Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
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Make ahead by preparing mashed sweet potatoes a day before; add topping and bake when ready.
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Nut alternatives: Use almonds or seeds, or omit for a nut-free version.
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Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for extra sweetness.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes