Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunchy Pecan Streusel Topping that makes for the perfect side dish, especially during holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sweet potato base:
- 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 3–4 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the pecan streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sweet potato base: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour into the baking dish.
- Prepare streusel topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. Cut in the softened butter, stir in chopped pecans, then sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the casserole up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Enhance flavor by adding nutmeg or maple syrup to the sweet potato mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
