Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
Sweet potatoes have always been an autumn favorite. They are versatile, healthy, and delicious. This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is a perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and crunchy. This is a perfect dish to share with family and friends during the holidays.
Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potato Casserole:
-4-5 medium sweet potatoes
-1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
-1/4 cup of milk
-1/4 cup of brown sugar
-1 tsp of vanilla extract
-1 tsp of cinnamon
-1/2 tsp of ginger
-1/2 tsp of nutmeg
-1/2 tsp of salt
-2 eggs
For the Pecan Streusel:
-1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup of brown sugar
-1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
-1/2 tsp of cinnamon
-Pinch of salt
-1 cup of chopped pecans
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into cubes. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain the water and mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth.
To the mashed sweet potatoes, add melted butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until smooth. Then add the eggs one at a time and mix well until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until it forms a crumble. Then add the chopped pecans and mix until the nuts are coated in the mixture.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it evenly. Then sprinkle the pecan streusel mixture on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are set.
Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner. It is a great alternative to sweet potato pie. The creamy texture of the sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the crunchy pecans. The spices give it a warm and cozy flavor that is perfect for the fall season.
Here are a few tips to make this dish even better:
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- To make this dish ahead of time, prepare everything but the pecan streusel mixture, cover it, and refrigerate up to 2 days. Then add the pecan streusel mixture just before baking.
- If you don't like pecans, you can use walnuts or hazelnuts instead.
- To make this dish vegan, use a vegan butter substitute and almond milk instead of butter and milk.
Enjoy this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel with your loved ones this fall. It is sure to become a new tradition at your Thanksgiving dinner.