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Cinnamon Streusel Sweet Potato Casserole – Easy Pecan Topped Comfort Recipe

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This cozy sweet potato casserole features a creamy, cinnamon-infused filling topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. It’s easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holidays or any comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 lbs), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
  3. Transfer hot sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add butter and cream cheese (if using) while still warm and mash until very smooth (or use a hand mixer).
  4. Add eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until completely blended and silky.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  6. Pour sweet potato mixture into the dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  8. Add cold diced butter and rub together with fingers until the mix looks like coarse sand. Stir in chopped pecans.
  9. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato base.
  10. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden and bubbling at the edges.
  11. Let casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in the streusel. For dairy-free, substitute almond or oat milk, vegan butter, and coconut cream cheese. You can prepare the casserole up to the baking step and refrigerate overnight; add streusel just before baking. Nut-free option: use pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Let casserole cool slightly before serving for best texture.

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