Sweet Potato and Walnut Casserole

By Jess Cooksss
Total Time
2 Hrs, 50 Mins
Serves
10
Serving Size
½ cup
Meal
Dinner
Course
Side

DESCRIPTION

This sweet potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining the natural sweetness of tender, creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy, toasted walnut topping. It’s a perfect side dish for holiday meals, particularly around Thanksgiving, and it offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures—sweet, savory, and nutty.

Prep Time
1 Hr, 50 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr
Total Time
2 Hrs, 50 Mins
Calories
480
Total Fat
21
Saturated Fat
7
Cholesterol
41
Sodium
165
Carbohydrates
70
Dietary Fiber
6
Total Sugars
44
Protein
6
Calcium
99
Iron
2
Potassium
601

Ingredients

Filling

  • 6 sweet potatoes 
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar 
  • 1 egg 
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract 

Topping

  • 1½ cups California walnuts, chopped
  • ¼ cup flour 
  • ½ tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 cup brown sugar 
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce 6 potatoes with a fork and bake for about 1½ hours, or until fully cooked and tender. Remove from the oven.
  2. Scoop the cooked potato flesh into a large mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth and fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a casserole baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine walnuts, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles a crumbly topping.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the walnut topping over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 60 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through.