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    Home » Thanksgiving

    Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

    October 22, 2020 By Melissa Huggins / 13 Comments

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    Overhead view of sweet potato casserole in a white serving dish. Small plates on the side.

    This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is a must-have classic for your holiday table! It's warm-spiced, subtly sweet, and a real crowd favorite! 

    Fully baked sweet potato casserole in a white baking dish with spoon inside.

    Hey guys! As promised, here is my Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole recipe! It's cutting it close, but you still have time to get what you need. I'm going tonight to get a few more ingredients for my Mushroom-Walnut Meatless Loaf.

    A lot of readers have been asking for Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes and this casserole was the easiest to adjust. I just omitted the flour in the pecan crumble to keep it gluten-free.

    You can add gluten-free flour to the pecan crumble, but I felt it didn't need it. The combination of pecans, vegan butter, and brown sugar make the perfect crumble and they bake up nicely.

    However, if you want fluffier crumbs, just add a ¼ cup of gluten-free flour and more melted butter if needed. You can also use regular all-purpose flour if you aren't gluten-free.

    Close up view of casserole with spoon inside.

    Table of Contents

    • How to make the topping
    • How to make Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Can I make it in advance?
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

    How to make the topping

    (printable recipe is at the end of the post)

    • STEP 1 - Melt vegan butter.
    • STEP 2 - Put the pecans in your food processor and pulse them into crumbs.
    • STEP 3 - Add the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pulse a few times

    How to make Sweet Potato Casserole

    STEP 1 - Peel and chop the potatoes first. You can cut them pretty big, just make sure they are around the same size so they cook evenly. Drain and return to pot.

    STEP 2 - Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a medium boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Drain well, then place them back in the pot and mash slightly to release some steam.

    STEP 3 - Now add the butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Continue to mash until well combined and the potatoes are fully broken down. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed.

    STEP 4 - Place the mash evenly in a 2-quart casserole dish. Now top with that delicious buttery pecan topping. Bake until heated throughout and golden on top.

    Overhead view of a fully baked casserole in a white serving dish. Striped napkin underneath.

    Can I make it in advance?

    Absolutely! Just fill the casserole dish with your sweet potato mash (don't bake), and leave off the crumb topping until the day of. Cool before storing in the fridge for 1-2 days (keep covered).

    Add the crumb topping when the casserole is ready to go in the oven. Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F  for 30-40 minutes until heated throughout. Remove foil and bake until topping is golden brown. If you're traveling, just bring the crumb topping with you in a container.

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    Have a safe and peaceful holiday! 

    Many blessings,
    Melissa
    xo

    I'd love to hear from you

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    Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

    Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole ~ a must-have classic for your holiday table! It's warm-spiced and perfectly sweet!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    Pecan Crumble

    • 1 ¼ cup pecans
    • 2 ½ tablespoons vegan butter , melted
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Sweet Potatoes

    • 3 ½ pounds sweet potatoes , peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
    • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
    • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk or any non-dairy milk
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup or any sweetener (more/less to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
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    Instructions

    Pecan Crumble

    • Add pecans to a food processor and pulse into small crumbs. 
    • Now add melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse 2-3 times to incorporate (don't over pulse or it will clump) Set aside. 

    Sweet Potatoes

    • Preheat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. 
    • Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a medium boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Drain well, then place them back in the pot and mash slightly to release some steam.
    • Now add the butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Continue to mash until well combined and the potatoes are fully broken down. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed.
    • Now place the sweet potato mash into your casserole dish in an even layer. Top with pecan crumble and bake for 20-30 minutes until heated throughout and topping is golden brown. (*optional: put 4-5 pieces of whole pecans on top of crumble). Enjoy!

    Notes

    • I feel this casserole has the perfect amount of sweetness, but feel free to add more or less to suit your taste. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 28495IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    1. Kat

      November 12, 2022 at 7:21 am

      Hi Melissa, this looks amazing!! I was wondering if it can be made in advance and reheated?
      Kind Refards,
      Kat

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      • Melissa Huggins

        November 12, 2022 at 11:24 am

        Hi Kate, Thank you! yes, just put everything together and skip the baking step. Just cover it and pop it in the fridge. Cook it the same way oven the following day. It may take a little longer since it's cooking from a cold state.

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    2. Michele G.

      November 26, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is outstanding! I have made it several times now and this time, my adult son asked for it! Added vegan marshmallows at the end and it was fun! Thank you for sharing this great recipe! Happy holidays!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        December 01, 2021 at 11:30 pm

        Happy to hear this Michele! Happy holidays to you too.

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    3. Gabrielle

      December 03, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was the biggest hit at our Thanksgiving Table! I opted to not add the extra two tablespoons of brown sugar and I thought the casserole was perfectly sweet. The best part was how simple of a recipe it was!

      Reply
      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        December 04, 2020 at 9:54 am

        Hi Gabrielle! We are so happy to hear that the casserole was a crowd pleaser! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂

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    4. Angie M

      November 17, 2020 at 3:59 am

      5 stars
      Everyone in my family from my toddlers to my husband loved this recipe. Cooking this for thanksgiving again this year.

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        November 20, 2020 at 7:21 am

        Hi Angie! We are so happy to hear that the recipe was a hit with your family! Thanks for giving it a try 🙂

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    5. Nadine

      January 12, 2019 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      WOW! What can I say? This is to die for!!! It's differently going to be my must have recipe at Christmas time. Even my non-vegan family members gobbled it up. Many even had second helpings. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you!!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        January 12, 2019 at 11:56 am

        Yay! This makes me happy! Thank you for making it, Nadine! It's a family favorite over here too. Have a lovely weekend 🙂

        Reply
    6. Helen Hernandez

      November 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      This casserole is easy and SO delicious! Everyone enjoyed it - they couldn't believe it is Vegan! Your recipes never disappoint! Thank you!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        November 23, 2018 at 3:54 pm

        Hi Helen, this is so nice to hear! I'm glad everyone enjoyed it. Thank you 🙂

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