Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

This sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel is a side dish favorite around the holidays and features sweet mashed sweet potatoes baked with a buttery pecan streusel on top.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 444kcal

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Casserole

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup 2% or skim milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Pecan Streusel

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter

Instructions

Sweet Potato Casserole

Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain sweet potatoes and finely mash.
Fold melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and salt into mashed sweet potatoes until smooth. Spread sweet potato mixture into prepared pan and set aside for a moment.

Pecan Streusel

In a small bowl, combine all streusel ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over sweet potatoes.
Bake casserole at 375F 20-25 minutes until topping is a light golden brown. Serve casserole warm and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store sweet potato casserole in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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