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Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole Recipe

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This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is a comforting and delicious holiday side dish featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Baked to golden perfection, it combines warm cinnamon-spiced sweetness with buttery pecans for a satisfying texture and flavor contrast.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Filling

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium, 4 cups mashed)
  • ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted (28 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (120 grams)
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened (56 grams)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, prick them all over with a fork to allow steam to escape, then place them on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 40-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Prepare for Filling: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until safe to handle. Peel off the skins carefully. Meanwhile, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Make the Sweet Potato Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled sweet potatoes, whole milk, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Spread into Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  5. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Add the softened salted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture becomes crumbly and the butter is well incorporated.
  6. Top the Sweet Potatoes: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
  7. Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set further and enhance flavors.

Notes

  • Use medium-sized sweet potatoes for consistent cooking.
  • Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing in the streusel topping.
  • For a nut-free variation, omit pecans and increase flour slightly.
  • This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.

Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole, Holiday Side Dish, Pecan Topping, Comfort Food, Thanksgiving Recipes

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