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Best Quick Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Recipe

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A quick and easy sweet potato casserole with a buttery pecan streusel topping that comes together in under 45 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or holidays, this comforting dish uses canned sweet potatoes for convenience without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Drain canned sweet potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
  3. Add melted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined.
  4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Stir with a fork. Add cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and clumps together when squeezed.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato base. Press down gently with your fingers so it sticks.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  8. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar. Toast pecans at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before adding to streusel for extra depth. Let casserole rest after baking to set. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan streusel, quick, easy, weeknight, holiday, comfort food

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