Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potato casserole is a holiday favorite of creamy mashed sweet potatoes under a crunchy pecan streusel topping. The contrast of the silky, spiced base and the buttery, crisp topping is irresistible. It is a Thanksgiving classic that straddles side dish and dessert.
- ⏱ 60 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potatoes until soft, then scoop out and mash the flesh.
- Mix the mash with half the butter, half the brown sugar, the eggs, and cinnamon.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish.
- Combine the pecans, flour, and the remaining butter and brown sugar into a streusel.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top.
- Bake at 175C (350F) for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling, then serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Spread the streusel evenly to the edges so every serving gets that signature crunchy, nutty topping.
Baking whole sweet potatoes rather than boiling them concentrates their natural sweetness and keeps the mash from turning watery.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 52 g
- Fat: 19 g
