Sweet Potatoes with Delicious Pecan Streusel Topping
A delightful dish combining creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan streusel topping, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes Choose firm, unblemished potatoes.
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed for best results.
- 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted and softened.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Ground for flavor enhancement.
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans For the streusel topping.
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For binding the streusel topping.
- 1 pinch Salt To enhance flavor.
- 1/4 cup Whole Milk For creaminess in sweet potatoes.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into uniform chunks.
- Place sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping.
- Add softened butter to the pecan mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Drain sweet potatoes, return to pot, and mash with milk, remaining butter, and cinnamon.
- Spread mashed sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the pecan streusel topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm as a side dish or main course.
Notes
Consider adding coconut or oats for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.