Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Streusel
Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Streusel is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy, roasted sweet potatoes with a crunchy, caramelized topping. Perfect for holidays or cozy dinners, this casserole offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s destined to become a cherished family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with streusel mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg