Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
Savory Dishes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

1 hr 30 min8 servingsSource: Once Upon a Chef

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 30 min

A creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a buttery brown sugar and pecan streusel. The perfect holiday side dish that can be assembled a day ahead.

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
  • 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in melted butter, salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and nutmeg. Mix in beaten eggs until well combined.

  3. 3

    Transfer sweet potato mixture to a buttered 2-quart baking dish and spread evenly.

  4. 4

    Prepare the streusel topping: Melt 1/4 cup butter and mix with 1 cup brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until clumpy. Fold in chopped pecans.

  5. 5

    Scatter streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for approximately 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

  7. 7

    Let cool slightly before serving. Can be assembled up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Recipe Source

Once Upon a Chef
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