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Easy Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

This easy holiday sweet potato casserole features a creamy sweet potato base topped with a delicious pecan streusel, perfect for any festive meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt Pinch of
Pecan Streusel Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • large pot
  • potato masher or electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • pastry blender
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
Make the Sweet Potato Base
  1. Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a bowl and add melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy, then adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon for the streusel. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Bake
  1. Sprinkle streusel over the sweet potato mixture and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the streusel topping. Ensure sweet potatoes are well-drained to prevent a watery casserole. This casserole can be prepared a day ahead, cover and refrigerate, then let it come to room temperature before baking.