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Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Perfect Pecan Crunch

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A creamy, velvety sweet potato casserole topped with a golden, crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil them in a large pot of water for about 15-20 minutes until they’re fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. You can leave a few small chunks if you prefer a more rustic texture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
  4. In another bowl, mix the chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and optional cinnamon. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Grease your 9×13 baking dish lightly, then spread the sweet potato mixture evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle the pecan topping generously over the sweet potato layer.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato layer is bubbling slightly around the edges.
  7. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, swap heavy cream for coconut milk and butter for coconut oil. Use gluten-free flour for the topping to make it gluten-free. Taste the filling before adding all the sugar to adjust sweetness.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan topping, Thanksgiving side dish, holiday recipe, comfort food

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