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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streuselotato

Creamy roasted sweet potato casserole with warm spices and a crunchy brown sugar pecan streusel topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar for the streusel
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter cubed
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Parchment paper or foil

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Roast the sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45 to 55 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: Reduce the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  3. Step 3: Peel and mash the sweet potatoes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the brown sugar, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, and spices and spread into the dish.
  5. Step 5: Mix the streusel ingredients, cut in the cold butter, and sprinkle on top.
  6. Tip: Keep the butter cold.
  7. Step 6: Bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden and set.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Assemble up to 2 days ahead for easy holiday prep.