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Best Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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This creamy, caramelized sweet potato casserole topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel is the ultimate comfort food side dish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s easy to make ahead and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 large)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let steam dry for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash with a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth.
  5. Add melted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix on low until well combined and creamy.
  6. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add cold butter cubes and work into the mixture with a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form.
  8. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Do not press down.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until streusel is golden brown and filling is bubbly around the edges. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  10. Let casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter for the streusel and room temperature eggs. The casserole can be assembled (without streusel) up to 24 hours ahead; add fresh streusel and bake, adding 10 minutes to the baking time. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, brown sugar, pecan streusel, Thanksgiving side, holiday side dish, comfort food

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