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Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Recipe

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This sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel is a creamy, velvety side dish topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead and always disappears.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into roughly 2-inch chunks.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander, shaking off excess moisture.
  5. Return the potatoes to the pot or transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher for a chunkier texture, or use a hand mixer on low speed for a smooth consistency.
  6. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed potatoes. Stir until well combined.
  7. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish using a rubber spatula.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  9. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Do not press it down.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the streusel is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For make-ahead: Assemble the casserole completely but do not bake. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to baking time. To freeze: Assemble unbaked, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. For dairy-free: Use plant-based butter. For gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For vegan: Use plant-based butter and substitute eggs with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan streusel, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, make-ahead

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