Indulge in a delicious sweet potato casserole that's a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This creamy dish is topped with a crunchy pecan streusel for added texture. It's a must-have side dish for holiday gatherings or any special meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes.
- Stir in brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
