Piled high with buttery pecan streusel topping and baked twice to perfection, these twice-baked pecan streusel sweet potatoes will be the biggest hit of your Thanksgiving dinner!
The countdown is ON! T-minus 13 days until Thanksgiving, which as you probably guessed by now is totally my favorite holiday.
I really just love it all: The food, the fall-ish atmosphere, the food, the family…the food…
Okay, yeah. The food rocks and I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t anticipate the Thanksgiving food like a lot.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m totally thankful for pretty much everything in my life and the food just plays a big part in that. The anticipation is actually kinda starting to build already and my skinny jeans should probably be worried.
Which brings me to a large-ish confession…
I’m almost ashamed to admit this, but I’ll tell you anyway: Guys, I LIVE for Thanksgiving side dishes and really, I could give or take the turkey.
I mean, I’ll obviously take all the dark meat and gravy I can get my hands on, but when it comes to filling my plate? I’m saving room for my mom’s cornbread stuffing, (mild obsession with that stuff—so good) ultra-creamy and extra-buttery mashed potatoes, and things like these twice-baked pecan streusel sweet potatoes.
Who else is with me on Team Side Dish?! Please tell me I’m not alone…
Now let us discuss these sweet potatoes! Are you ready for your mind to be blown into 1 million pieces? Twice-baked SWEET POTATOES, you guys! In personal-sized form! With ridiculous amounts of streusel!
Honestly. The ratio of sweet potato to streusel topping is like 1:4. So.Much.Streusel! ♥
I feel as though these sweet potatoes just require a lot of exclamation points…
The way I look at it, these twice-baked sweet potatoes are totally like classic sweet potato casserole in PERSONAL-sized form. That’s secret code for a) No sharing involved. (mwhaha) b) Roughly twice the size of your average side dish serving.
Leading us to c)…WIN!
Can we be honest here? You are TOTALLY going to score a huge win in the Thanksgiving side dish department this year with these twice-baked beauts. If you’re making these for a crowd, the recipe easily doubles or triples too!
In fact, all of your guests should probably be prepared to have their socks knocked off. 😀
Team Side Dish for liiiiiiiife! ???
Twice-Baked Pecan Streusel Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- STREUSEL:
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cubed
Instructions
- Scrub sweet potatoes and pat dry. Prick each a few times with a fork. Bake sweet potatoes at 400F 45-50 minutes or until very fork-tender. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
- Cut the top off of each sweet potato. Carefully scoop the filling out of the skin, being careful not to scoop too far down and break the bottom skin. Place sweet filling in a large bowl and empty potato skins in a greased baking pan.
- Mash sweet potatoes thoroughly with butter, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and no chunks remain (alternatively, you can use an electric mixer)
- Fill sweet potato skins with sweet potato filling. Set aside for a moment to prepare the streusel.
- Make the streusel: In a small bowl, toss all ingredients with a fork until butter is evenly incorporated and mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over filled sweet potatoes. Bake sweet potatoes at 375F an additional 15 minutes or until topping is golden-brown. Enjoy sweet potatoes piping-hot from the oven!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh you had me at streusel topping! These sweet potatoes look SO good! I think everyone would be so impressed with these at Thanksgiving! Love it, Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Gayle! These definitely impressed my family and that’s saying something! LOL.
Kelly says
Yes! Both my hands are up, the side dishes are my favorite! 🙂 I would totally load my plate up with these sweet potatoes and forget about the bird! Love the streusel topping! Looks incredible, girl!
Sarah says
Woot! Yay for team side dish!! 😀
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Streusel-topped sweet potatoes! You are my queen!! Kicking self for never thinking of this, but thank goodness you did! LOVE this idea. Sweet potatoes are my favorite side dish at Thx because you are eating a veggie that really tastes like dessert! 😉
Sarah says
These are seriously the only way I want sweet potatoes now!! So awesome. 😉 Thanks for the kind words as always, Sarah! xoxo
Rachel @ Bakerita says
These deserve ALL of the exclamation points!!! I’m right there with you on the Thanksgiving sides – take or leave the turkey, but my plate is PILED with potatoes and carbs of all sorts, and I really really want these streusel sweet potatoes to be on the menu!
Sarah says
YES! Thanksgiving sides just rule. 😉 You definitely need to add these sweet potatoes to your menu, Rachel! xoxo
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These potatoes have me super excited!! That streusel topping sounds so good. I am all about the sides at Thanksgiving and can’t wait to serve these twice baked gems!!
Sarah says
Thanks Jen!! LMK if you give these sweet potatoes a go! You will love ’em, I guarantee. 😉
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I haven’t always been the biggest sweet potato fan, but these sweet potatoes? I could totally get on board with these! And although I do love the turkey, mashed potatoes and lots of rolls with extra gravy is where its at for me. And maybe I’ll add these sweet potatoes in too. YUM!
Sarah says
If anything could convert someone into a sweet potato fanatic, it would definitely be these! And YES! the mashed potatoes and rolls with gravy are seriously the best part!
Liora - Allthingsloveli says
I am with you on the turkey… it’s all about the sides for me. But that strudel! So genius- I don’t know why it’s usually saved for desserts!
Sarah says
Yup! Sides are just where it’s at. 😉 Thanks so much Liora!
Amanda says
These look so outrageously good! I could definitely have these every year.
Sarah says
Thanks so much Amanda! xoxo
Ashley says
The countdown is definitely on!!! I love sweet potatoes and these are so fun with that crumble!! Have a great weekend lady!!
Sarah says
Eek, yes! T-day is definitely creeping up on me now—time needs to sloooooow down!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
These are just so fun! I actually disagree with you though, except for the mashed potatoes, I’m all about the turkey, gravy and desserts! Lol. I actually bought an extra turkey this year after our Thanksgiving just for “leftovers” 🙂 I love this idea though! So fun and plus, STREUSEL.
Sarah says
Oh gosh, desserts! How could I even forget about THAT part?? I’m still trying to decide if sides trump desserts. LOL. 😀 Thanks Ashley!
marcie says
Yes and YES, these sweet potatoes look amazing, Sarah! These are such a fabulous alternative to sweet potato casserole, which can be very sweet. I love the side dishes, but it’s not Thanksgiving without the turkey and gravy for me. I want it all!
Sarah says
Thanks Marcie! And yes, I totally want to eat it all too! My stomach is definitely too small, though. LOL.
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I’m the same way! My thanksgiving plate is 95% sides and 5% turkey. This stuffed sweet potatoes are perfection!
Sarah says
Haha! You totally nailed that PERFECTLY with those percentages, Nat! 🙂
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
These sweet potatoes look fantastic Sarah! I love that you stuffed it with streusel on top and pecans! Sounds delicious. This would be a perfect side for Thanksgiving!
Sarah says
Thank you, Kelley! The streusel is definitely the favorite part! 😉
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Oh, I’m definitely a side girl, plus I live in a vegetarian household so the sides better be awesome 😉 We always make sweet potato casserole with a streusel topping that’s amazing! Now I have an excuse to have it year round in individual potatoes!
Sarah says
Personal-sized sweet potato casserole is seriously just so fun right?? And absolutely perfect if you’re looking for vegetarian side dishes!
Lady T says
Dear Sarah, I will definitely try the sweet potato streusel, but right now I simply can not take my eyes off the pic of the honey glazed roasted butternut squash and cranberries….LOL.
Sarah says
You should just make them both then! 😉
Lady T says
Haha, mornin’ darlin’! I just might! Ok so I read your site a little; you are not I repeat simply NOT the age I think I read. It has to be a misprint. No way this much maturity and talent comes from that two-digit age # I think I read! Amaaaaaaazing, girl…I’m adopting you as my own daughter;-)
Sarah says
Haha! Yes, it’s true I am only 18! Seriously though, thank you SO much for the kind and thoughtful words! I so appreciate it! 😀
Lady T says
Hiya Sarah! First off, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, and it sounds like you did! Keep those bountiful recipes comin, we love it. Now to respond to your last comment which was in response to mine! I still don’t believe it, but boy that is impressive; all that talent at such a young age; I had been thinking you were a mom and wife haha. Wish I’d had that skill set when I was 18! That’s truly awesome. Your fam must be SO proud!!
Sarah says
You are SO nice! I’m thrilled that you’re loving what you see on my blog so far and I thank you so much for the kind thoughts! 😀
Yvette says
These look amazing! I was wondering, can they be made ahead and frozen and then baked the second time?
Sarah says
I would recommend baking the sweet potatoes, freezing them WITHOUT the topping and then when you bake them a second time, top them with the pecan streusel. Just so the streusel doesn’t get soggy while its frozen. 🙂