A baked sweet potato casserole that’s topped with a delicious pecan streusel, not marshmallows.
But the topping is where we find ourselves divided.
The good news is if you fall into Team Marshmallow, we have arecipefor you.
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Prefer ameringue-topped sweet potato casserole?
We have that one, too.
We even have asavory sweet potato casserole.
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But this recipe is for the traditionalists, the lover of the classic dishes.
Learn how to make sweet potato casserole with a streusel topping.
It will be right at home on your holiday menu.
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Our Test Kitchen pros advise waiting at least 10 minutes to slice into this casserole.
Can Sweet Potato Casserole Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Youre in luck, because this Thanksgiving side is one of our favoritemake-ahead optionsto clear up oven space.
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Make the pecan streusel, and add it on just before baking.
When youre ready to serve, simply bake for the remaining 15 minutes.
How To Reheat Sweet Potato Casserole
Our favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal?Leftovers.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high.
Add sweet potatoes, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
Drain sweet potatoes, and transfer to a large bowl; mash using a potato masher until mostly smooth.
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Let cool 15 minutes.
Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with butter; pour sweet potato mixture into dish.
Sprinkle evenly over sweet potato mixture.
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Remove foil, and bake until set, about 15 minutes.
Serve:
Let cool 10 minutes.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
