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Brown Sugar Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

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This comforting casserole combines creamy sweet potatoes, smoky bacon, and a crunchy pecan streusel for a sweet-and-savory side dish that’s perfect for holidays or any family gathering. It’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and flexible for dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for sprinkling over bacon)
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans (toast for best flavor)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and simmer until very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cook, fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, let cool, then crumble. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over hot bacon.
  3. Drain cooked potatoes and return to pot. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Add milk, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed potatoes. Stir until fully combined and creamy. Add a splash more milk if mixture is stiff.
  5. Spread half the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle half the crumbled bacon over the layer. Add remaining sweet potato mixture and top with the rest of the bacon.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until crumbly but moist.
  7. Sprinkle pecan streusel evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling. Check at 25 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  9. Allow casserole to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Toast pecans for best flavor. For gluten-free, use almond flour in the streusel. Substitute coconut sugar or maple syrup for brown sugar if desired. For vegetarian, omit bacon and use smoked coconut flakes. Streusel can be made chunkier with cold butter. Layer bacon for best flavor distribution. Casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, bacon, pecan streusel, Thanksgiving, holiday side dish, comfort food, easy casserole, gluten-free option

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