Description
This warm and comforting dessert combines creamy, naturally sweet sweet potatoes with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for cozy evenings, holiday dinners, or family gatherings, it’s a dish that delivers both flavor and texture. Inspired by traditional holiday casseroles, this recipe takes the classic sweet potato dish to the next level, offering a rich, festive treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
For the streusel topping:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
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Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until crumbly. Stir in nuts if using.
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Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Press lightly to adhere.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is set. Cover loosely with foil if topping browns too fast.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Use firm sweet potatoes like Beauregard or Garnet for best texture.
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Cold butter ensures a crumbly, crisp topping.
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Adjust sugar and spices to taste.
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Can be made ahead; store sweet potato mixture and topping separately until baking.
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Pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes