Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

Name: Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling); 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping), packed; 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping), cold, cubed; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A Southern holiday classic featuring silky mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan streusel. Rich and sweet with a satisfying crunchy topping.

70 minEasyServes 8360 cal/serving

AmericanSideOvenVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping), packed
6 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping), cold, cubed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

Place 4 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
3

Mash the drained sweet potatoes until smooth. Beat in 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling), 2 beaten large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until fully combined. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4

In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping), and 1 cup roughly chopped pecan halves. Work in 6 tbsp cold, cubed unsalted butter (for topping) with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Scatter evenly over the sweet potato layer.
5

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set and bubbling at the edges. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans take?

As written, 70 minutes: 20 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 35 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans at?

For Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 5.

How do I know when Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set and bubbling at the edges.

Can I make Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup whole milk, 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping), cold, cubed and 2 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Does Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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