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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is the ultimate holiday side dish — creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, caramelized pecan topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt 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 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Notes

Make ahead: Prepare the sweet potato layer and topping separately, then refrigerate until ready to bake. Add the streusel just before baking. To make it dairy-free, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.