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Best Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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This sweet potato casserole features a creamy, perfectly sweetened sweet potato base topped with a crunchy, buttery brown sugar pecan streusel. It’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that walks the line between vegetable and dessert, perfect for holidays or any fall gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes clean and prick them with a fork. Roast directly on oven rack with a baking sheet below to catch drips for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool, then peel off skins. Alternatively, peel and cube sweet potatoes, boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes until mostly smooth. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined and uniform.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour melted butter over the top and stir with a fork until mixture resembles wet sand with some larger clumps. Do not overmix.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour sweet potato mixture into dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top without pressing down.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until streusel is golden brown and edges are bubbling slightly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling. Toast pecans before using. Let casserole rest after baking for cleaner slices. Can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated unbaked. For vegan version, use vegan butter and flax eggs. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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