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!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Lightly beat the egg and stir it into the sweet potato mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Sprinkle the gingersnap streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1407.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3326.7

Total Fat 163.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 478.5mg	0%
Sodium 2175.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 444.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 197.1g
Protein 40.8g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 674.1mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 1275.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 52.1%