Description
Indulge in the perfect fall comfort food with this Best Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. A harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures that will become your go-to holiday dish!
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Filling:
- 3 lbs. sweet potatoes (about 5–6 medium)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt (or ½ teaspoon if using salted butter)
- ¼ cup half-n-half
Brown Sugar Streusel Topping:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Instructions
- Boil the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Mash the Sweet Potatoes: Drain and transfer sweet potatoes to a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix the Filling: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and half-n-half to mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until fully combined.
- Prepare the Streusel: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Top with streusel mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and casserole is heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American