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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
Caroline

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is a classic holiday favorite! Creamy, lightly sweetened mashed sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel for the perfect blend of smooth and crisp in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup melted butter (for topping)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • spatula
  • oven
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, 0.25 cup melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
  3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, and 0.25 cup melted butter until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Notes

  • Roasted sweet potatoes add the richest flavor compared to boiled.
  • For a softer topping, reduce the flour slightly.
  • The casserole can be doubled for large gatherings by using a deeper baking dish and adjusting baking time.