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A serving of sweet potato casserole with a golden pecan streusel topping on a plate, with a fork on the side.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

Mandy Applegate
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping is a warm, comforting dish that combines smooth mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. Ideal for the holidays or any cozy meal, it’s a simple yet impressive recipe everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 413 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  •  2-quart baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

For the filling:

  • 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes about 1 3/4 pounds, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the baking dish
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs

For the topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup pecans

Instructions
 

  • Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until very tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs until smooth.
  • Pour sweet potato mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, salt, and pecans. Stir until crumbly and sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the center is mostly set.

Notes

You can substitute walnuts for pecans or use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 18539IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe, Sweet Potato Casserole, Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
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