Description
This sweet potato casserole features a crunchy pecan oat streusel topping. It is a classic side dish for holiday meals.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, cold, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, milk, melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, pecans, and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is set.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use canned sweet potatoes if fresh are not available.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk and use vegan butter.
- Toast the pecans first for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg