Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel (Cozy & Crunchy Holiday Favorite)

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is the ultimate fall and holiday side dish — creamy, buttery sweet potatoes topped with a golden, crunchy pecan crumble. Whether you’re serving it at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner, it’s a comforting classic that brings just the right amount of sweetness and crunch to the table.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Base

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (from baked or boiled sweet potatoes)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk (or evaporated milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Streusel Topping

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  

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