Description
A delightful dish that transforms sweet potatoes into a comforting treat with a crunchy topping, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium, 4 cups mashed)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
Instructions
- Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork. Bake at 425°F for 40-50 minutes until they are tender.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then peel them and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crunchy streusel topping over the sweet potato filling, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the casserole is set and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Choose the right sweet potatoes and allow the casserole to cool for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg