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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

December 1, 2014 by Maureen 45 Comments

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

This sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel topping is one of my favourite side dishes for Thanksgiving. I know I’m Australian / American but everyone anywhere on the planet is or should be grateful for the blessings they’ve received. Β So in that respect, here’s my recipe for sweet potato casserole. Β It’s ridiculously easy to make and if you have a sweet tooth, you’d agree to come to my house to enjoy this.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping
5.0 from 7 reviews
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
This is my favorite side dish for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion.
Author: Maureen Shaw
Recipe type: Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 4½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
Pecan Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F Butter a large baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes with1/2 cup butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  3. Pour sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface.
Pecan Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Cut in ⅓ cup butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle pecan streusel mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
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Comments

  1. Sugar et al. says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    The sweet potato casserole looks gorgeous with the streusel topping. What a lovely inaugral dish to go with the apron! The aprons look smart and I love denim..need to get my hands on them soon.

    Reply
  2. SallyBR says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Guilty of non-apron cooking. And no excuses because one of my sisters gave me not one, not two, but three aprons over the years. I don’t know where they are, actually one I think is hanging behind the door between the kitchen and the garage.

    I hope she doesn’t read your blog…. I really do.

    Reply
  3. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:40 am

    I love that streusel topping – much more appealing to me than marshmallows. Such a cute apron too – I LIVE in my aprons. I’ll often find that I’ve finished dinner and have forgotten to take it off – so I suppose it doubles as a bib. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  4. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:23 am

    I can’t tell you how many shirts etc I’ve ruined from food splatters. You’d think I’d learn and wear an apron. But noooo, not me. I really should look into these — they look great. And what a lovely sweet potato casserole. Pecans and sweet potatoes are magic together, aren’t they?

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      December 2, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      These are masculine aprons, John. You’d like them. πŸ™‚ They’re the manly thing to wear.

      Reply
  5. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:12 am

    I am an apron wearer Maureen – I love them and have quite a collection – JR even gave me a very nice one once for Valentine’s Day – it is my entertaining apron. I have also worn aprons out – literally fallen apart from over use! And as you say they do save your clothes.

    Reply
  6. Hotly Spiced says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:24 am

    I agree that you need an apron and you need to keep your apron at reach. Especially at this time of year when we spend so much time in the ktichen. I just splattered oil on a silk blouse I bought in NY so I’ve been covering myself in an apron ever since. I’m also icing Christmas cakes so there’s lots of icing sugar flying around so an apron is essential. Your sweet potato casserole looks wonderful and I love how it’s seasoned with white pepper xx

    Reply
  7. Tania @My Kitchen Stories says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:38 am

    You’ll be safe and clean now and don’t they look grea?t. I love the denim apron so much. There is nohing worst than being served by a waiter in a filthy grotty apron

    Reply
  8. A_Boleyn says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:35 am

    I’ve never worn an apron in my life. My mom used to wear one for work over her uniform and then when got home she didn’t put one on either. We were women who did our cooking on the edge. πŸ™‚

    Great sweet potato side dish.

    Reply
  9. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:54 am

    What a great post, and just look at those trendy denim aprons! Wow… and you are getting so skinny ma’am!

    So, I have several gorgeous aprons and I think it’s about time I started wearing them again! Love this sweet potato dish, and I know my Peter will too… thank you for sharing xo

    Reply
  10. Pat says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Hey, I love your apron! Also, I love this recipe, too late for Thanksgiving dinner but Christmas is lurking around the corner. Thanks, πŸ™‚

    Reply
  11. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:13 am

    yes.. I rarely wear aprons.. as you say.. only when I do remember .. but it is really helpful.. especially when I am making bread dough.. Your sweet potato casserole sounds delicious.. never had it this way

    Reply
  12. Mary Frances says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:52 am

    These days I feel like I basically LIVE in an apron, I got in the habit and now it’s always on! I have to say those sweet potato casseroles look and sound AMAZING, what a delicious treat!

    Reply
  13. Lell Trogdon says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I was in the middle of my own apron post when your new post arrived ! Denim is the best for hiding the worst of what you can get up to in the kitchen! One of these days I am going to make my sweet potatoes into something other than a roasted side dish. I think this may be the recipe that can nudge me that direction! Yum!

    Reply
  14. Denise Browning says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Simply my favorite Thanksgiving side dish… Since I have a very sweet tooth, I add marshmallows to mine. πŸ™‚ I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Maureen!

    Reply
  15. Adri says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:47 am

    What a darling apron. I never cook without one. I have wrecked so many nice clothes. I finally learned my lesson! This Sweet Potato Casserole looks wonderful!

    Reply
  16. InTolerant Chef says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I think my girls will love this dish Maureen, we eat a lot of sweet potatoes. I always wear an apron, of course for work, but also at home. The denim one looks very trendy indeed πŸ™‚

    Reply
  17. Joanne T Ferguson says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    G’day I LOVE this dish and can almost smell it from here Maurren!
    I wish I could come through the screen and try it now and wish more people were simply appreciative every day!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  18. Chineka @ Savor The Baking says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    It’s all about the pecan streusel topping and I do love that apron. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  19. Eva Taylor says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    They sure are lovely aprons. I have a few and like you, often forget to put one on (I’ve ruinrd s few tops that way). When I food style I always wear one.
    Someone brought a similar sweet casserole to my brother’s thanksgiving dinner and it was just too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.

    Reply
  20. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Who says you can’t look trendy in the kitchen! Love these aprons. Wishing for one myself.
    This sweet potato casserole looks out-of-this-world delicious! Love it!!!!

    Reply
  21. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Haha I know what you mean with the apron. For me, I always finish the meal, take the apron off and then serve… that’s when I get messy! It happens every time!

    Reply
  22. mjskit says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I need to get better at using an apron. I’ve ruined so many shirts. πŸ™‚ This sweet potato casserole is such a delicious classic! I could eat the whole thing!

    Reply
  23. Krista says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I love these aprons! I have mine hanging in the kitchen and they make me smile cuz they’re so darn cute and totally impractical. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  24. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I say this all the time and yet forget to wear one. Yesterday I dropped a spoon covered in beetroot puree and it went ALL OVER my dress. Hopefully it comes out. These look great. Very classy. Casserole looks rather delicious too!

    Reply
  25. Eva says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    You reading in my mind, this week I wanted cook a veloutΓ© with sweet potato ! Your recipe looks very nice. Today is very cold in here, your plat will be perfect for the dinner !
    This apron was my favourite’s one when I saw in Julie’s blog! I think is very sexy πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  26. The Squishy Monster says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    What a nice apron…it always seems to me that I spill more food stuffs when others are around too!! I looove sweet potato casserole. It’s one of my favorites for the holidays so I shall have to use your recipe soon!

    Reply
  27. Linda says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Those are some nice, hefty aprons! I do wear aprons and keep several in my kitchen, one hanging nearby always!! My holiday ones are out right now… a girl has to look festive and pretty even in her kitchen!! And while mine are more on the soft side, I can see wearing this for a few occassions. I need to go check them out. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      December 3, 2014 at 7:39 am

      These were a bit masculine for me and at barely 5′ tall, they were too long but the quality really impressed me.

      Reply
  28. Nagi@RecipeTin Eats says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I’ll come, I’ll come!! I have a long list of things I’d like fresh out of the oven, waiting for me when I come knocking on your door, and these are on the list!! Love the streusel topping – I’m going to try it on a baked french toast this weekend!! Thanks for sharing Maureen!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      December 3, 2014 at 7:39 am

      I love that idea!

      Reply
  29. GourmetGetaways says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Aww, aren’t you a honey linking to my story πŸ™‚

    I think I should have saved one of those aprons for myself, I had a wardrobe malfunction the other day. I was wearing a black dress and using flour in the kitchen. I rushed out to the kids school without looking down. Anais kindly pointed out I had obviously been cooking when I went into her class.
    Love the look of this casserole, I so want to try that topping!!

    Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚
    Julie
    Gourmet Getaways

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  30. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I would eat this as the main dish I love sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  31. Karishma says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I am super messy too & I don’t have an apron…probably should change that! Love that the aprons are denim, super cute!

    This dish looks so delicious. Definitely something I’d want to dive in on a cold wintery day.

    Reply
  32. Juliana says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Cool aprons…I always have aprons hanging at the kitchen but barely use them until something happens and I am like “I should know better…”
    I love, love the idea of the pecan streusel….they sure add a different texture to the sweet potato…great recipe Maureen, as usual πŸ™‚
    Have a great week!

    Reply
  33. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Cute aprons Maureen! I don’t tend to wear aprons-that’s bad isn’t it? Especially since I have a drawer full of them! πŸ˜›

    Reply
  34. Helen | Grab Your Fork says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    I don’t know which one I want more – the apron or the sweet potato casserole! The aprons do look very cool!

    Reply
  35. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:33 am

    This is a cool apron Maureen! I have ‘cooking’ clothes but should wear an apron more often. Love the sweet potato casserole – made something very similar for our Thanksgiving. Have a great week!

    Reply
  36. Tammy says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    I’m terrible when it comes to wearing an apron. I don’t know why but I hate wearing them…unless they are cute and stylish ha!
    I once spilled marinara sauce on a crisp white dress shirt but I managed to salvage it! πŸ˜€ The trick to getting those tough stains out is this – after you wipe the spill, mix some baking soda, a drop of lemon and a few drops of seltzer together. It’ll bubble! Then rub it into the stain. Wipe again (and if necessary repeat), otherwise put some detergent there and leave it until laundry day. Or, ya know, you could just wear an apron ;D

    Anywho, this casserole sounds heavenly, Maureen! Sweet potatoes and pecans are my two favorite winter ingredients. Yummy!

    Hope you had a lovely holiday.

    xo,
    Tammy<3

    P.S.
    how's Charlie??! Been missing him on IG πŸ™ …Inka says hi! ;D <33

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  37. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Oh I love love LOVE the apron. I’m a pretty clean cook, guess thats from years working in the kitchen and needing to look presentable and pretty for service. My Momma loves sweet potato, I might make this casserole for her over the weekend. πŸ™‚ Thanks Lovely for the brownie points Ill get from Ma. πŸ™‚

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  38. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I came close to ruining something in the kitchen too. I started working in the kitchen in my dress clothes instead of changing when I came home from work. BIG NO NO. Yes, I should keep an apron close. I use to. So thanx for the shove in the right direction. I love the casserole too. It’s one that would be brought out at holiday time, but why not any ol’ time.

    Reply
  39. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 6, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I try to wear aprons though they tend to bother my neck (I suffer from chronic neck pain). They are an absolute must when I’m pitting cherries though! πŸ˜‰ Your casserole looks perfect for any Thanksgiving dinner, and that streusel topping is perfection!

    Reply
  40. Claire @ Simply Sweet Justice says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Most aprons are too ugly looking, but your apron looks so stylish. πŸ˜‰ These dish sounds decadant1

    Reply
  41. Simply Sweet Justice says

    May 17, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Hi friend! Made this last night for a dinner party, and it was a hit (of course!). πŸ™‚

    Reply
  42. Dorothy Dunton says

    October 27, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Hi Maureen! I know the star of Thanksgiving is the turkey, but for me it’s all about the sides (and dessert)! I love sweet potato casserole, but not with marshmallows! This looks wonderful!

    Reply

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