Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Streusel
Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Streusel is a delightful comfort dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. This crowd-pleaser features creamy sweet potatoes blended with rich flavors, all topped with a crunchy, caramelized streusel. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make casserole is visually stunning and will surely impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon to form the streusel topping.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish and top with the streusel.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly around the edges and golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg