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Cozy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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This easy sweet potato casserole uses canned yams for a quick, creamy base topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel. It’s the perfect fall side dish for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (29 ounces each) canned yams, drained
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Drain the canned yams and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mashed yams. Stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir with a fork.
  6. Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato base. Do not press it down.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the streusel is golden brown and the base is bubbling around the edges. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra-crunchy streusel, place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after baking. Watch closely to prevent burning. To make ahead, assemble without streusel up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, then add streusel and bake for an extra 10-15 minutes.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan streusel, Thanksgiving side dish, easy sweet potato casserole, fall recipe, canned yams

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