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Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Streusel (Canned Yams)

In my family I am in charge of cooking for Thanksgiving and this is one recipe that must be on the menu every year. Traditional candied yam flavor taken up like 10 notches with a bubbly, crunchy brown sugar crumble.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 1 40 oz. can + (1) 29 oz. can yams, drained
  • 2 medium oranges - zested & juiced 2 tbsp zest, ½ cup juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tbsp zest, 2 tbsp juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pinch of black pepper

Brown Sugar & Pecan Streusel

  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick 8 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F degrees. Butter or spray with baking spray a 9x9-inch casserole or baking dish. Set aside.

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • In a large bowl, add yams (drained) and mash until smooth with light chunks. Stir in orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest, brown sugar, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.

Brown Sugar & Pecan Streusel

  • In a separate bowl or food processor, add pecans, flour, brown sugar, salt, and butter; mix until combined into moist clumps.

Assemble Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

  • Pour sweet potato mixture and spread evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar crumble over the top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then carefully remove aluminum foil.
  • Bake for another 5 - 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
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Notes

  • You can make the streusel by mixing with your hands or you can
    also pulse in a food processor.
  • You can substitute in any nuts that you prefer in the streusel.
How to Sub in Fresh Sweet Potatoes
If you're feeling all fancy and wanna use fresh sweet potatoes, I gotchu. You'll need about 2 pounds, or roughly 4 big ol' sweet potatoes. Now, there are a few ways to get these babies cooked and mashed, so let's break it down:
  • Method 1: Boil 'Em Up - Peel those sweet potatoes and chop 'em into chunks. Toss 'em in a pot, cover with water, and crank that heat up. Boil for about 15 minutes or until they're so tender, they practically beg to be mashed. Drain and get to mashin'.
  • Method 2: Roast 'n Toast - Wrap those sweet potatoes in some foil and slide 'em into an oven preheated to 400°F. Let them roast for an hour, then peel and mash. You'll get a richer, deeper flavor this way.
  • Method 3: The Quickie Microwave Method - Short on time? No worries. Poke some holes in those taters with a fork, wrap them in wet paper towels, and zap 'em in the microwave for 15-20 minutes. They should be soft enough to mash without breaking a sweat

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 1415mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

Equipment

Bowl Set
Food Processor - large - 8 cup
Casserole Dish
Aluminum Foil

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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