Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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5 from 6 votes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Special occasion dinners call for Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel! This slightly indulgent side dish is a family favorite and goes great with turkey or any protein.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword pecan crumble topping, Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 40

Servings people

Calories 522kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the sweet potatoes:

4 large sweet potatoes - or approximately 4 pounds
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg - beaten
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons salt

For the topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter - melted

Instructions

For the sweet potatoes:

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes in large chunks. Add to a stock pot and cover with water. Bring potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat and add a few pinches of salt.
4 large sweet potatoes
Drain the potatoes and add them back to the pot. Heat for a few minutes to help evaporate the excess liquid. Then use a potato masher and mash until creamy.
Add the butter, eggs, half and half, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt (if needed). Mash again.
1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup half and half, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 teaspoons salt
Pour the sweet potato mash into an 8×8 casserole dish. Smooth evenly to all edges of the dish.

For the topping:

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pecans, flour, cinnamon and brown sugar. Melt butter and add to dry ingredients. Stir well to combine.
1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Poor topping over sweet potato mixture so that it covers the top of the casserole.
Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until heated through.

Notes

You can definitely prepare this casserole the day before.

Prepare the sweet potato mash and place in casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Prepare the crumble in a separate bowl - except the melted butter. Keep covered on the counter.
When ready to bake, melt the butter and add to the crumble. Spread over the sweet potatoes and bake.

Leftovers are great!

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