Get ready to savor this Vegan Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole – A wholesome masterpiece featuring fluffy mashed sweet potatoes naturally sweetened to perfection, and crowned with a delectable buttery pecan crumble topping. It's a dish that deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving table or any occasion really! Gluten-free option.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a medium oven-safe cast iron skillet with vegan butter.
In a bowl, add all casserole ingredients, mixing everything together until combined.
Scoop the mixture into prepared skillet, evenly spreading everything out. For a little extra goodness-----tuck in a few additional marshmallows into the mashed sweet potatoes, pressing them gently all around.
Make the topping.
TO MAKE THE TOPPING:
Add the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans and cinnamon, into a medium bowl, combining them together using a pastry blender. NOTE: This helps to breakdown the nuts into smaller pieces as well, if preferred.
Add the partially melted vegan butter and using a spatula, mix until well combined and 'crumbly-like'.
Now, evenly sprinkle the crumble topping atop the casserole or until fully covered and place it in the oven.
Bake the casserole for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the marshmallows have melted in the centers. Remove from oven and serve.
Bon Appetit!
Notes
STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, for optimal freshness.
SWEET POTATOES: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Rinse sweet potatoes (about 2 large ones) and pat dry. Lightly coat potato with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and place in oven, baking for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender and juices begin to bubble outside of skin. Remove from oven, let cool for 10-15 minutes and slice in half. Remove sweet potato insides and place in a bowl, mashing it until “pureed”. Continue recipe.
TOASTED PECANS: Add chopped pecans to a baking sheet and toasting them in the oven (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 5-10 minutes, tossing them halfway to avoid browning on one side.
SWEETENER: If you choose to opt out of pure maple syrup, you can always substitute with Agave as well.