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Pan of Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping with Some removed and Spoon Resting in Pan.
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Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping

Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping are mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and added spices, topped with a nutty streusel topping.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Keyword: Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping
Servings: 8
Calories: 592kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 5-6 medium sweet potatoes, washed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (109 g) pecans, roughly chopped, divided
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Sweet Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Using a fork, prick the sweet potato a few times on each side. Place sweet potatoes on the lined baking sheet. Bake until fork-tender (about 70-80 minutes). Depending on the size of the sweet potatoes, cooking times may vary.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.
  • When cool enough, use a sharp knife to cut each potato in half, horizontally. Scoop out the insides of each sweet potato, discarding the skins. Place the cooked sweet potatoes into the bowl of a food processor (about 4½ cups potatoes).
  • Add eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne. Blend until smooth. (You could also use a hand mixer or a blender.)
  • Spray an 11x7-inch* baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set aside while you prepare the streusel topping.

Streusel Topping

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ¾ cup of pecans.
  • Add the melted butter to the flour mixture. Mix with a fork until the mixture is combined.
  • Top the sweet potato mixture with the streusel topping. Sprinkle the remaining pecans evenly over the top of the entire dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Notes

*If you use a 9x13-inch baking dish the filling layer will just be slightly thinner. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 592kcal