Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
This classic Southern-inspired sweet potato casserole features tender, oven-roasted sweet potatoes mashed with melted butter and brown sugar, topped with a crunchy, golden pecan streusel. By roasting rather than boiling, the natural sweetness of the potatoes is intensified, while the blend of oats and pecans in the topping ensures a satisfying texture that remains crisp even after baking. It is the perfect, comforting side dish for any holiday gathering or festive meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 70
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 lbs Sweet potatoes (Jewel or Garnet yams)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup Brown sugar (for the mash)
1 cup Pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1/4 cup Rolled oats
1/3 cup Brown sugar (for the streusel)
4 tbsp Cold butter (for the streusel)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 45 minutes until tender.
Cool potatoes, peel, and place flesh in a large mixing bowl.
Mash potatoes with melted butter and brown sugar until rustic and textured.
Spread the potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, and cold butter.
Use a pastry cutter to mix until the topping resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over the potato base.
Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the casserole for 25 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
Keep the potato mash slightly textured rather than perfectly pureed for a rustic, home-style result. Ensure the butter for the streusel is very cold to achieve the best crumb consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg