Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping is a comforting and delicious side dish perfect for holiday meals or any time you crave a cozy, sweet, and nutty treat. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are baked under a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds, peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 stick 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
Pecan Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash until smooth to create the base for the casserole.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and help with browning.
- Mix Sweet Potato Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Then, spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Pecan Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt. Stir the ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. Fold in the chopped pecans gently to distribute them evenly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the pecan streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the center is mostly set but still moist.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Enjoy this warm, sweet, and crunchy casserole as a perfect side dish.
Notes
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture.
- Use fresh pecans for the best texture and flavor in the streusel topping.
- This casserole pairs well with roasted meats and cranberry sauce for holiday meals.
- If you prefer a smoother topping, pulse the pecans in a food processor before mixing into the streusel.
