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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Irresistibly Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Delight in the creamy textures of Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel, a make-ahead dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 2 pounds Fresh sweet potatoes or frozen if necessary
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 0.5 cups Whole milk or plant-based milk for vegan
  • 2 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract elevates flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg complements sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
Pecan Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans lightly toasted enhances flavor
  • 0.75 cups Brown sugar or coconut sugar for a twist
  • 1 cup Flour no substitutes recommended
  • 0.5 cups Cold butter for crumbly texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon for flavor

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Potato Masher or Electric Mixer
  • baking dish
  • spatula
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel, chunk, and rinse the sweet potatoes. Boil in a large pot for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
  2. Mash the drained sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in unsalted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish, then sprinkle the pecan streusel on top.
  6. Bake for 30–40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and edges bubble slightly.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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