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Sweet Potato Casserole with a thick, buttery pecan streusel topping served on a white plate.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

This classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is a must-have holiday side dish. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan crumble — the perfect balance of sweet and savory!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Pecan Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans to make the topping. Mix until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, reduce the sugar in the filling and substitute half the butter with applesauce. This dish can be prepared a day in advance — just assemble, refrigerate, and bake before serving.