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A slice of sweet potato casserole with a pecan crumble topping, part of a Crowd Pleasing Thanksgiving Veggie Display.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

A classic sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, perfect for any holiday meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2.5 lb sweet potatoes about 4 large, peeled and cut into 1- x 1 1/2-in. pieces
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar divided
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt divided
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 3/4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter plus more for greasing baking dish, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar remaining
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt remaining

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large bowl
  • Potato masher
  • 13 x 9-inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Boil water in a large pot. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash until mostly smooth. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Add evaporated milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, egg, 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with butter. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, butter, the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix with your hands until the mixture resembles a coarse streusel.
  5. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake until the casserole is set, about 15 minutes more.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This sweet potato casserole is a comforting and flavorful side dish that complements a variety of main courses. The pecan topping adds a delightful crunch and sweetness.

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