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A creamy take on a classic holiday side dish, sweet potato souffle feeds the masses and is topped with a delicious crunchy nut topping.

Scooping sweet potato souffle from a white baking dish.

A Potato Side to Love!

When it comes to Luna family gatherings and holidays, we are ALL about the side dishes! Being huge sweet potato lovers, we always include at least a couple of sweet potato side dishes like our Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole or this sweet potato souffle.

Do we include classic potato sides as well? Of course, but we since the love of sweet potatoes runs deep, we LOVE to include them as well (we don’t want them feeling left out, after all). ๐Ÿ˜‰

Fortunately, this dish is one of our favorite ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. They’re both sweet and savory and are quite easy to make. We truly believe they’ll be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner or to any dinner you make.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Southern comfort. The sweet nut topping and creamy base are packed with southern charm.
  • Simple side. To make this easy side dish, just boil, mix, and bake.
  • Make ahead. It’s easy to prep ahead and store the prepared dish in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to bake it!
Ingredients for sweet potato side dish on a kitchen counter.

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes – or 3 cups mashed canned yams (unsweetened) – Do not boil, simply mash and add to the ingredients in step 2.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ยฝ cup milk – the higher the fat content the creamier the texture
  • ยฝ cup melted butter – unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Add extra flavor with ginger, cinnamon, orange zest, maple syrup, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice.
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar – or light brown sugar
  • โ…“ cup all-purpose flour
  • โ…“ cup melted butter – unsalted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans – diced almonds or walnuts

How to Make Sweet Potato Souffle

  1. PREP. Add 6 cups cubes sweet potatoes to a large stockpot, covering with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the water and remove the potatoes.
    • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
  2. SEASON. In a large bowl, add 1 cup sugar, ยฝ cup milk, ยฝ cup butter,1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 eggs, and ยฝ teaspoon salt. Beat until fluffy. Add sweet potatoes and beat on low until smooth and combined.
    • Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. TOPPING. In a small bowl, make the topping by mixing 1 cup brown sugar, โ…“ cup flour, โ…“ cup butter, and 1 cup pecans.
  4. BAKE. Sprinkle the pecan crumble over the sweet potato mixture and bake for 36-40 minutes. Serve warm.

Make INdividual Servings

Divide the souffle batter evenly into ramekins, filling them ยพ of the way full. Evenly add the streusel topping and bake for about 20-25 minutes.

A white baking dish of sweet potato souffle on a kitchen counter.

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Sweet Potato Souffle

By: Lil’ Luna
A creamy take on a classic holiday side dish, sweet potato souffle feeds the masses and is topped with a delicious crunchy nut topping.
Servings: 10
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour

Ingredients 

  • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ยฝ cup milk
  • ยฝ cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • โ…“ cup all-purpose flour
  • โ…“ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions 

  • Add sweet potatoes to a large stockpot, covering them with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the water and remove the potatoes.
  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, eggs, and salt. Beat until fluffy. Add sweet potatoes and beat on low until smooth and combined.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Topping

  • Mix the brown sugar, flour, butter, and pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture and bake for 36-40 minutes. Serve warm.

Video

Notes

Canned yams. You can use unsweetened canned yams, drained, in this recipe. No need to boil, simply mash enough to equal 3-3.5 cups.
Ramekins. Divide the souffle batter evenly into ramekins, filling them ยพ of the way full. Evenly add the streusel topping and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
Store unbaked. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Store baked. Place the cooled souffle in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 524kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 336mg, Potassium: 571mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 48g, Vitamin A: 19784IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 92mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Make ahead of time?

Fridge. Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cool, and store covered in the refrigerator.
Freezer. Wrap the cooled dish with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw this sweet potato souffle recipe overnight in the fridge before baking.

How to store?

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container or freeze for 2-3 months.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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