Description
A traditional sweet potato casserole made with tender, sweet potatoes and topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. Perfect for any holiday gathering
Ingredients
Scale
- Potatoes:
- 1 (40 ounce) can cut sweet potatoes, undrained
- ¾ cup white sugar, or more to taste
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar, or more to taste
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, white sugar, unsalted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until combined.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of white and brown sugar. For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the sweet potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole