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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch

By Kathi & Rachel

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch!  You get the whole flavor of roasted sweet potatoes in this dish! Nothing brings out the flavor of veggies like roasting them- they get an earthy flavor that is meant to be.  You can actually taste the sweet potatoes in your sweet potato casserole which is what makes this dish a winner…Plus it makes the house smell delish. 

How to make this Sweet Potato Casserole

Just peel, dice, and roast your sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes on a sheet pan with some olive oil. This gives the sweet potato cubes a nice finish, roasting the exterior with a little bit of char.  Once they’re done, toss the with a little brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon for added flavor.

adding brown sugar to sweet potatoes

 

Mix up the topping , leaving the pecans whole (you can chop them, but whole gives the dish a rustic look that I love, and who ever complained about cinnamon sugar coated pecans?).

unbaked casserole in a white ceramic dish

You can make this up to 2 days in advance. 

If you’re making it ahead of time, wrap it up with plastic wrap or foil and place in the refrigerator for up to 28 hours. To bake it right away, place it in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until the pecans are lightly toasted.

overhead view of sweet potato casserole

My family went sweet potato crazy over this and I think it’s the fresh taste that won them over.  This serves about 8 people but you can easily double…or triple!  Feeding the world with fresh sweet potato casserole..I have found my calling. 

Clink!

Kathi

Looking for more make ahead dishes for Fall or the holidays?

  • Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy – with a deep mushroom flavor.
  • Make Ahead Cheesy Potato Casserole – Made with frozen hash browns, so easy!
  • And for your holiday breakfast – Make Ahead Mexican Tortilla Breakfast Casserole!
  • Sweet tooth for the morning? Blueberry and Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is SO GOOD. 

 

overhead view of sweet potato casserole

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch

A full flavor sweet potato casserole that can be made ahead of time!
3.88 from 24 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 side dish servings
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 6 cups peeled cubed sweet potatoes (about 5 large potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup plus two tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups whole pecans chopped is okay too

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up.
  • Spread out cubed potatoes, toss with olive oil.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until firm when poked with a fork and edges are browning. Turning once or twice while they roast.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. Toss with cooked potatoes.
  • Butter an 11 x 7 casserole dish.  Add roasted sweet potatoes.
  • For the topping: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Fold in the melted butter and pecans until the mixture is totally combined. Spoon evenly over potatoes.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until pecans are lightly browned.

Notes

(If making ahead - cover and refrigerate for up to two days.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 25-35 minutes)

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2.7mg

 

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  1. Raven says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for the holiday dinner at my office. It came out great and was a big hit!

    Reply
  2. Jacqueline says

    November 23, 2017 at 3:28 am

    Do you bake them at 400 after adding the topping? Or do you reduce to something more like 350, especially if you’ve made them ahead.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      November 23, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      Good question! 375 should reheat them nicely. I updated the recipe…thank you for the note!

      Reply
  3. Richa says

    November 28, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I love the combination of creamy and crunchy in this casserole. It’s perfect for any dinner!

    Reply
  4. Manila Spoon (Abigail) says

    November 23, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you used whole pecans not only for the extra crunch but for the lovely presentation, too! This looks so scrumptious!!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 25, 2015 at 12:13 am

      Thank you Abigail! I like to think its a little healthy with the roasted potatoes…but maybe not? Thanks for your note!

      Reply
  5. Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says

    November 21, 2015 at 12:20 am

    It looks delicious. I love that it can be make ahead! Great side dish for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  6. Lyndsay says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:29 am

    Looks perfect ???? I’m definitely making this recipe. Thanks for sharing ????

    Reply
  7. Ali @ Home & Plate says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:23 am

    Yum, Yum Yum….this is my kind of recipe for the holidays. Easy to make in little time and tastes delish!

    Reply
  8. Kathrina says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I’m excited to see a sweet potato casserole without marshmallows! Yay! I love that the potatoes are roasted too!

    Reply
  9. Dee says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    You had me at cinnamon, and that dish sounds wonderful, but then I saw the others, and they look good too! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Chris says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Never liked vegetables until I started roasting them, now I can’t get enough!! But never thought of roasting the sweet potatoes for a casserole. Pinned & am going to try it!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 25, 2015 at 12:16 am

      Thank you Chris! I hope you get a chance to give it a try!

      Reply
  11. Kelly Lloyd says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow this looks delicious thank you for posting will be trying this Sunday!!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 19, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  12. Kylee @ Kylee Cooks says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    LOVE Make-ahead dishes! I love sweet potatoes and like to be able to taste them too. This looks SO good.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      November 19, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks for the nice comment Kylee!

      Reply
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