Description
This effortless gluten-free sweet potato casserole is creamy, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for quick family meals, holidays, and make-ahead prep!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Crunchy Topping:
- 1/2 cup almond flour or gluten-free oat flour
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil them in a large pot of water for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Make the Sweet Potato Mixture:
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, maple syrup (or honey), milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake the Casserole:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nut-Free Version: Replace pecans with pumpkin seeds or omit them.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk instead of dairy milk.
- Extra Crunch: Add gluten-free granola or crushed gluten-free crackers to the topping.
- Sweeter Twist: Add mini marshmallows on top for a classic holiday-style casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Healthy Sweet Potato Side Dish Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Recipe Quick Family Meal Casserole