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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole: Best Pecan Streusel Recipe

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This sweet potato casserole features a creamy, perfectly seasoned filling topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. It’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that comes together in under an hour, perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole milk or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (whole pecans, chopped fresh)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cook the sweet potatoes: Peel and cube them into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well.
  3. Mash the sweet potatoes: Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher until smooth, leaving a few small chunks if desired. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix the filling: Add melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  5. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Assemble the casserole: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the pecan streusel over the top, covering completely. Do not press down.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set and the streusel is golden brown and fragrant. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crunchier streusel, toast the pecans at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before mixing. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to help the streusel stay crunchy. If the streusel browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan streusel, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, easy sweet potato recipe

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