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Cozy Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Streusel

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This cozy sweet potato casserole features a silky smooth sweet potato base and a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel topping. It’s the perfect comfort food for holidays, cold nights, or any occasion that calls for a warm, nostalgic dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium-large), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized. Let cool 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and milk. Mash until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Stir in chopped pecans.
  4. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle pecan streusel evenly on top. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until streusel is golden and filling bubbles. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling for deeper flavor. Toast pecans before adding to streusel. Use cold butter for streusel. Let casserole rest after baking. Can be assembled ahead (without streusel) and refrigerated up to 24 hours.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan streusel, Thanksgiving side dish, comfort food, holiday recipe

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