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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans Easy Bourbon Streusel

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This comforting sweet potato casserole features a creamy, spiced sweet potato base topped with a crunchy bourbon pecan streusel. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, and easily customizable for dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice for non-alcoholic)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher or blend with an electric mixer. Add melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  3. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour sweet potato mixture in and spread evenly. If using marshmallows, sprinkle on top.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-size crumbs form. Stir in bourbon (or apple juice).
  5. Scatter streusel evenly over sweet potato base. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling. Rotate dish halfway through if needed.
  6. Let casserole cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra pecans or orange zest if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use almond flour in the streusel. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and plant-based milk. Apple juice can replace bourbon for a kid-friendly version. Streusel is best with cold butter for crunch. Make ahead by prepping the base and streusel separately, then bake fresh. If casserole jiggles in the center, bake an extra 5 minutes. Taste and adjust sweetness before baking.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecans, bourbon streusel, Thanksgiving, holiday side, comfort food, easy casserole, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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