Make Ahead Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
Make Ahead Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect holiday side dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. This delicious casserole can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free celebration. With its vibrant color and rich flavors, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite at your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Spread into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, mix pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, swap maple syrup for brown sugar or include crushed ginger cookies in the topping. - Prepare the casserole up to one day in advance and refrigerate without baking for convenience on Thanksgiving Day.