Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

Name: Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1,2 kg of sweet potatoes; 60 g of butter (unsalted, melted); 80 g of turbinado sugar; 2 eggs; 10 cl of milk; 1 tsp of cinnamon (ground); 1 pinch of salt; 100 g of pecans (crushed); 60 g of flour; 60 g of butter (cold, diced); 80 g of turbinado sugar; 1 pinch of nutmeg (ground)

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This sweet-and-savory side dish is a sweet potato mash topped with a pecan crumble. 🍠 It's a Thanksgiving classic.

Total time: 1 h 10
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.33

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein5 g6%
Carbs42 g52%
Fat15 g42%
Fiber5 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

👉 For even more indulgence, add a few shredded coconut flakes 🥥 to the streusel before baking. It gives an exotic touch and makes it even crunchier 😋🔥.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well once baked, up to 3 months in a dish covered with plastic wrap or in individual portions.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be assembled and baked the next day. Let cool and cover.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Best in the oven at 160°C for 15-20 min. In the microwave, reheat in short intervals at medium power to avoid drying out.

Variations

Serve hot as a side with a holiday bird.
Add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel.
Replace the pecans with walnuts.

Mistakes to avoid

Undercooking the sweet potatoes: 15 minutes in salted boiling water.
Overworking the streusel: use your fingertips, until a sandy texture.
Serving before it browns: bake 35 minutes until the top is golden.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a sweet potato casserole?

Cook the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, mash them with butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon and salt, pour into a baking dish, sprinkle with pecan streusel and bake for 35 minutes at 180 °C.

How do you make the pecan streusel?

Mix 60 g of flour, 80 g of brown sugar, 60 g of cold diced butter and 100 g of crushed pecans with your fingertips until the texture is sandy.

What should you serve this casserole with?

It's a sweet-and-savory side dish, a Thanksgiving classic, served hot with a holiday bird. The sweet potato mash is spiced with cinnamon and topped with a crunchy streusel.

How can you tell when the casserole is done?

After 35 minutes at 180 °C in a convection oven, the top should be golden and crunchy thanks to the streusel. Serve hot.