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The crispy pecan streusel topping makes this Sweet Potato Casserole the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish. It even beat the test over the classic toasted marshmallow version. Your guests will go crazy for this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping!

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (1)This easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping is one of three sweet potato casserole recipes we have made in the past for Thanksgiving. My family will need to take a vote on which one should be made for Thanksgiving next Thursday. I already asked Ben, and he surprisingly didn't vote for his favorite "life-changing" marshmallow sweet potato casserole variation but asked for this one instead!

The best way I can explain this dish is that is seems to be a cross between Sweet Potato Casserole and Pecan Pie. We enjoy both, so it was a natural fit for us. You will love the crispy pecan streusel topping. It creates a dish that can sit as either a side or dessert. Next time I'd like to try baking it in a couple of pie dishes with my favorite pie dough.

How do you make easy Sweet Potato Casserole?

Sweet potato casserole is very easy to make. It contains just a few simple steps:

  1. Bake the sweet potatoes at 375°F until tender.
  2. Peel the skins and mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl.
  3. Mix in the other ingredients.
  4. Spread in a casserole pan, top with pecan streusel topping.
  5. Bake at 400°F another 25 minutes.

Can I make Sweet Potato Casserole Ahead?

You can make this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping ahead of time very easily. I recommend making the filling the day before, then spread in a casserole dish and refrigerate until you're ready to top with the streusel and bake.

This recipe is an adaptation of a couple of other recipes, leaning heavily on the Pioneer Woman's version. She stated in her post that these were originally called Soul Sweet 'Taters. I love that name!

If you missed them, here are the other two recipes shared in the previous years.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Candied Yams

So, tell me. Which of the three sweet potato recipes do you prefer?

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

The crispy pecan streusel topping makes this Sweet Potato Casserole the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish. It even beat the test over the classic toasted marshmallow version. Your guests will go crazy for this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping!

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped
  • ½ cup flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter , cubed

Instructions

  • Bake the sweet potatoes in a preheated 375 degree F oven until they are fork tender, about 40-45 minutes. Take the potatoes out of the oven and increase temperature to 400 degrees F. Peel the skins off the potatoes and scoop the insides into a large mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup, milk, eggs, vanilla and salt and mash with a potato masher until mashed but still a little chunky.

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, flour and butter with a pastry blender.

  • Spread the potato mixture evenly into a baking dish. Sprinkle with the pecan topping. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.

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  1. Sara says

    What size baking dish should I use?

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    • Nikki Gladd says

      An 7x11 or 9x13 is great! Or a 2 quart casserole dish.

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  2. Ashley says

    How many people does this serve?

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    • Nikki Gladd says

      Hi Ashley, If I remember correctly, this recipe yields about 8 servings.

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  3. Mrs Fish says

    I had a dish like this as a child, and never got a recipe. I'm excited to make this for Christmas!

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  4. cat says

    I love love love sweet potatoes! Your posts have me drooling. Sadly no one in my family ever eats the sweet potatoes so I never make them =( this recipe has me tempted to make a single portion.

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  5. ingrid says

    I'm thinking lets throw some 'mallows on it and call it a day! 🙂
    ~ingrid

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  6. April says

    Oh, also, I cut the sugar and butter in half when I made it, it was plenty sweet enough that way and the flavor was not affected at all. Just a tip if anyone wants to cut either of those down.

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  7. April says

    This is the one I've made before and I love it. I usually eat it for breakfast in the days following thanksgiving. : )

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (2024)

FAQs

Why add eggs to sweet potato casserole? ›

The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn't scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.

Is sweet potato casserole a side or a dessert? ›

Calling it “sweet potato casserole” instead of “sweet potato pie” isn't fooling anyone. It is a dessert and a mediocre one at that, competing in the side dish minor leagues because it knows it would never be able to cut it against all stars like pecan pie in the dessert majors.

How to thicken sweet potato casserole? ›

How do you thicken a sweet potato casserole? If you are not adding eggs, you can thicken your sweet potato casserole by adding a bit of flour or cornstarch. You will need about 2-3 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

What's the difference between a sweet potato pie and a casserole? ›

The difference is that sweet potato casserole can either have a toasted marshmallow top or a crunchy brown sugar/nut top and is made with brown sugar in the casserole. Sweet potato pie is made with white sugar, has nothing on top, but can be served with whipped topping.

Why do Americans put marshmallows on sweet potato casserole? ›

According to an article from Saveur Magazine documented by the Library of Congress, the first recipe of mashed sweet potatoes with marshmallows dates to 1917, when "marketers of Angelus Marshmallows hired Janet McKenzie Hill, founder of the Boston Cooking School Magazine, to develop recipes for a booklet designed to ...

How do you make a casserole taste better? ›

Fresh herbs or citrus zest can also punch up flavors with a bit of welcome brightness for a long-cooked dish, as can adding some heat in the form of a dash of hot sauce, a generous pinch of minced or sliced fresh chili pepper, or a shake of red pepper flakes.

Are candied yams and sweet potato casserole the same thing? ›

Generally speaking, if you're reading a recipe (from Sweet Potato Pie to Candied Yams, pictured above) and everything in between), it means you can pick up sweet potatoes to make it — even if they're labeled "yams" at the grocery store.

What variety of sweet potato is best for casserole? ›

Jewels have light orange skin, and are less intensely sweet than Beauregards, but can be used in many of the same recipes. These orange-fleshed sweet potatoes pack a lot of moisture, and take well to boiling, baking, and making into casseroles.

How many sweet potatoes for 4 cups? ›

Depending on the size of your spuds, you'll need four to six sweet potatoes to get four cups.

How do I know when sweet potato casserole is done? ›

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture, then pop it into the oven and let it bake for 40 to 45 minutes. You will know it's done when the topping is lightly browned and the center of your casserole is set and firm.

Why is my sweet potato casserole so watery? ›

If your sweet potato casserole turned out “watery”, its usually because you forgot to add eggs; you didn't let your casserole have enough time to set up after baking or you used fresh sweet potatoes and didn't boil them long enough before mashing.

Can I substitute canned sweet potatoes for fresh sweet potatoes? ›

Canned or frozen sweet potatoes may be substituted for the fresh form in any recipe calling for cooked sweet potatoes as the starting point. Canned sweet potatoes are generally smaller in diameter because of their better canning qualities.

Is A pumpkin pie the same as a sweet potato pie? ›

Both sweet potato and pumpkin pies are American staples with a starchy custardlike filling. Pumpkin pie tends to be more heavy on spice, while sweet potato pie is typically sweeter and lighter. But the reasons why people choose one over the other often trace back to where they were raised and their race.

Why does my sweet potato pie fall apart? ›

You may not have drained your sweet potatoes well enough. If your pie is falling apart, you must watch your measurements as this will effect the finished product.

Why add egg to casserole? ›

If you add more eggs, it will result in a casserole that is more firm and less likely to deflate.

What is the purpose of adding eggs in baking? ›

What Eggs Do in Baking Recipes. Eggs play an important role in everything from cakes and cookies to meringues and pastry cream — they create structure and stability within a batter, they help thicken and emulsify sauces and custards, they add moisture to cakes and other baked goods, and can even act as glue or glaze.

What makes sweet potatoes taste better? ›

Dice the sweet potato, and leave the skins on. Then toss the chunks in a splash of tamari, oil, and maple syrup, and then dust heavily with chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Roast at 400 Fahrenheit for about 30-50 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to crisp up.

Does egg thicken casserole? ›

Thicken with Eggs

First you need to drizzle a small amount of the hot liquid onto the egg, whisking vigorously as you pour. Then stir the egg back into the pan and heat gently until it starts to thicken. This is a similar method to the one we use in our Carbonara recipe!

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