Sweet Potato Casserole with Gingersnap Streusel
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole with Gingersnap Streusel! Creamy, velvety sweet potatoes are blended with warming spices, a touch of vanilla, and just the right amount of sweetness, then crowned with a buttery, crumbly streusel made from crushed gingersnap cookies, chopped pecans, and a hint of brown sugar. This indulgent side dish effortlessly balances comforting sweetness and spiced crunch, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect as a Thanksgiving or Christmas side, it pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, glazed ham, or even as a standalone dessert-like treat. Ready in just over an hour, this casserole is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat—don’t be surprised if it becomes a new family tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups gingersnap cookies
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
Mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt, and mix well.
Lightly beat the egg and stir it into the sweet potato mixture until fully incorporated.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed gingersnap cookies, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the gingersnap streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling slightly around the edges.
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.3 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.8 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 2176 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.4 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
