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Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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A rich, velvety sweet potato casserole featuring a spiced, creamy filling topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 lbs sweet potatoes (roasted and peeled, or two 15-ounce cans drained)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and roast directly on the rack or on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until soft. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the roasted sweet potatoes (using a ricer for smoothness). Add softened butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Add cold, cubed butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized clumps.
  4. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the surface and press down gently.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until edges bubble and topping is golden brown. Cover with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use a potato ricer instead of a fork. Ensure butter is cold for the streusel to create a flaky texture. Toast pecans before chopping to enhance flavor. If using canned potatoes, ensure they are packed in water, not syrup.

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