Description
Delicious and creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. This classic American side dish is perfect for holidays or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 4 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and halved crosswise
- 1/2 cup granulated or cane sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Pecan Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash and mix with sugar, eggs, butter, cream, vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Make Streusel Topping: Combine flour and sugar, cut in butter, stir in pecans, and sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
- Bake: Bake until topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through.
- Cool & Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Sweet Potatoes: Avoid overcooking to prevent a watery casserole.
- Heavy Cream: Use heavy cream for a creamy texture.
- Use Cold Butter: Keep butter cold for a crisp streusel topping.
- Make Ahead: Prepare in advance, adding topping just before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 377
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 240.8 mg
- Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50.9 g
- Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
