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Cozy Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole: Best Easy Recipe

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This brown sugar sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel is built on roasted sweet potatoes for deeper flavor. It’s the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite, perfect for Thanksgiving tables and quiet Tuesday dinners alike.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), scrubbed clean
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place a rack in the middle position. Scrub sweet potatoes clean and pat dry. Prick each one a few times with a fork.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes whole on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes, until soft. Let cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. While sweet potatoes cool, make the streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces. Stir in chopped pecans. Refrigerate.
  4. Peel the cooled sweet potatoes. Place in a large mixing bowl and mash until mostly smooth.
  5. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined.
  6. Spread the filling evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until filling is bubbly and streusel is golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Roast sweet potatoes a day ahead for easier prep. Keep streusel cold for a crunchy topping. Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to set. For a vegan version, use coconut oil and flax eggs. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, brown sugar, pecan streusel, Thanksgiving, holiday side dish, easy recipe

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