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A freshly baked sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows.

Proven way to grow perfect Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe guides you through creating a delectable sweet potato casserole, perfect for any occasion. It features a creamy sweet potato base topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Layer
  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pecan Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Large bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Medium bowl
  • Pastry blender or fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Boil the sweet potato cubes in salted water until very tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
Sweet Potato Layer
  1. Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a large bowl and mash them until smooth. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until well combined.
  2. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Pecan Streusel Topping
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, chopped pecans, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
  2. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato mixture is heated through and bubbly.
  2. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch of sweetness, add a drizzle of maple syrup over the casserole just before serving. You can also toast the pecans before adding them to the streusel for a deeper flavor.