Simple and classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is a must for Thanksgiving!
This dish deserves some attention. I first posted this casserole back in 2013 – my first year as a blogger. Little did I know, then, just how far this little engine that could would go. It is by far one of my post pinned and popular recipes. I knew at the time that I loved sweet potatoes and, of course, anything sporting the word streusel – but had no idea I had so many friends who shared in this love.
So with that – six years later – a little casserole-make-over seemed warranted.
Like most people, we prepare the same Thanksgiving meal year after year.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, apple-sausage stuffing, spinach au gratin, buttered corn, apple-cranberry relish, caramelized butternut squash, cornbread, and Dad’s Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel.
As far as I can remember, Dad was responsible for the turkey and the sweet potatoes, and Mom had every other dish covered!
INGREDIENTS FOR SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN STREUSEL:
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- Baked sweet potatoes, peeled, cooled and mashed
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Brown sugar
- Pecans, chopped and whole
- Flour
- Melted butter
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This dish hits so many perfect notes.
It is sweet and rich, smooth and crunchy. So much goodness in one dish – oh my!
THE SWEET POTATOES CAN BE PREPARED ONE OF THREE WAYS:
- peeling, cubing and boiling
- baking
- using canned
Whatever you have the time and the preference for, they all work beautifully.
I bake them and give ’em a quick mix before combining the rest of the ingredients.
If you choose to go the baked or boiled route, you’ll need six good sized potatoes; if you prefer using the canned sweet potatoes, use 40 ounces.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 2 quart oblong baking dish. (11″ x 7″) Set aside.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, 1/3 cup of melted butter, milk and vanilla.
- Place mixture in the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and 1/3 cup melted butter.
- Sprinkle streusel over top, adding 1/2 cup or so of whole pecans, and bake for 35 minutes.
Hopefully this dish will become a classic in your house, too!
If you decide to give this casserole a whirl – I’d love your feedback and photos! Tag @ciaochowbambina on Instagram, or share to my Pinterest and Facebook page!
Buon Appetito!
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
- Category: Dinner
Description
Simple and classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is a must for Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
- 6 baked sweet potatoes, peeled, cooled and mashed
- 1/2 – 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans, plus whole pecans for topping
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2/3 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 2 quart oblong (11″ x 7″) baking dish. Set aside.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, 1/3 cup of the melted butter, milk and vanilla.
- Place mixture in the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and remaining 1/3 cup melted butter.
- Sprinkle streusel over top, adding 1/2 cup or so of whole pecans, and bake for 35 minutes
Everyone’s favorite dish 4 years running!!
BUT “someone” just broke my last 2-quart dish so I’ll be baking in 2 1-quart dishes. Would I adjust the cooking time?
Annie, this sweet potato casserole looks wonderful! It’s my family’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish. Who could resist that streusel?!
I can never resist a good streusel! Thanks, Kelly!
You’ve got to have sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving! It’s an absolute must. I’m loving this pecan topping on these potatoes! This will be a sure hit in my house!
As important as the turkey…. Thanks, Kathy!!
Annie, this is amazing!! I love sweet potato casserole during Thanksgiving and that pecan streusel totally elevates it!! I am thinking this will definitely be on my table this year during Turkey Day! YUM!
Yay! Enjoy, my friend!
I can totally see why this one is a favourite of your readers, Annie!!! It looks AMAZING. I can’t get over that pecan streusel. The next time I’m tasked with bringing a dish to Thanksgiving dinner, I’m definitely bringing this one!! Yum!
I think your friends will be very happy! Thanks, Katherine!
This is the ultimate holiday recipe Annie! Love that pecan streusel topping! You have me looking forward to the holidays now!
This dish always gets me in the mood for the holidays! Yay! Thanks, Leanne!
So funny Annie, because a sweet potato pie with a pecan streusel topping was one of my earliest recipes as a food blogger too! I can see why this one has been so popular! It looks totally delicious! You know my love for all things streusel topped! I’m in! Pinned!
Hahaha! Great minds! 😉 Thank you, dear!
I can’t get over how good this looks. I want it for breakfast today! I’ll be trying it for Thanksgiving for sure 🙂
Enjoy!!! Thanks so much, Kelsie!
I’m sure this is fine but i was thinking of baking the potatoes and then putting them I’m the fridge was they cool and then the next day scooping them out and making it. I made it last year and boiled the potatoes and it was good!
Great idea! perfectly fine to do!! Enjoy!
This is making me want to have Thanksgiving all over again 🙂 I’m all about the sides at Thanksgiving and this one is perfect. I think I could just sit down with this and be a happy lady!
This brings out all the happiness! Thank you, Jennifer!
Sweet potato casserole is my family’s favorite side dish on the holiday table! I love the bit of sweet with the other savory dishes!
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without it! Thank you, Kelly!
This is gorgeous. However, I don’t think I could go that sweet with the sugar. Perhaps half of it. I just think sweet potatoes are already sweet! But you’re obviously not alone, since most Americans use marshmallows on their sweet potatoes!
Thank you, Mimi!
I’ve been on the hunt for a new sweet potato dish for this Thanksgiving and, I’ll tell you what, THIS IS IT! Looks fabulous, Annie!
Love it, Marissa! Thank you!
This recipe hands down… all heart eyes Annie!
You know it!! Thank you, Traci!! 🙂
This dish is a must at Thanksgiving. Simply perfect!
It complements everything!! Thanks, Kevin!
I can see why this would be a staple on your Thanksgiving menu–talk about delicious! Sweet potatoes are my life right now so I think I’ll try this one even before Thanksgiving gets here 🙂
Indeed delicious! Thank you, Kelsie!!
Hi Annie,
This is the most fantastic recipe I have ever found on the internet! It was an absolute hit last year 🙂
I can’t remember if I made it the day before or not!
If I make it the day before (boil the sweet potatoes and make the crumb topping) refrigerate and then bake it on the Christmas morning will it be fine?
Warm regards,
Leigh
(All the way from Sunny South Africa)!
Hi Leigh! So nice to hear from you from Sunny South Africa! Glad the recipe was a hit! Yep, your plan will work! Merry Christmas! 🙂
First time making a sweet potato casserole, I prepared it like you said but I put it in the refrigerator, ready to cook tomorrow. Excited.
Wonderful!! Happy Holidays! 🙂
Would I be able to omit the egg? Or should I use a substitute? We have someone allergic to eggs.
Would I be able to omit the egg? Or should I use a substitute? We have someone allergic to eggs.
I’m sure it would be fine to omit the egg but you could also use 1/4 cup of applesauce. Thanks for your question. Enjoy!