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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Silky spiced sweet potato baked under a crunchy brown sugar and pecan crumble, sweet enough to double as pudding.

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  • Time1 hr 30
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.59 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

8 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Prick the sweet potatoes and roast on a tray for 45 to 50 minutes until completely soft. Cool for 10 minutes.

    48 min 20 s
  2. 2

    Turn the oven down to 180°C (160°C fan). Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash until smooth.

  3. 3

    Beat in the melted butter, eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until silky. Spoon into a buttered 1.5 litre dish.

  4. 4

    Rub the gluten free flour, topping sugar and cold butter to crumbs. Stir in the pecans and scatter over the top.

  5. 5

    Bake for 30 minutes until the topping is golden and the middle is just set.

    30 min
  6. 6

    Rest for 10 minutes before spooning out. Good warm with cream or ice cream.

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