Best 9 Makeover Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Elevate your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that combines the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes with the crunchy, buttery texture of streusel topping. This delightful dish, "Makeover Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes," takes you on a gastronomic journey where flavors dance harmoniously on your palate. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen and impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STREUSEL SWEET POTATOES



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"When I was visiting my husband's family in North Carolina, I sampled this wonderful Southern specialty," recounts Marilyn Hallman of Mt. Prospect, Illinois. A sugary pecan topping sweetened the comforting creation spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bow, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MAKEOVER STREUSEL-TOPPED SWEET POTATOES



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People really do "eat with their eyes," and no one ever misses the fat and calories in this dish when they see how yummy and attractive the makeover version is. -Tamra Duncan, Lincoln, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender, turning once., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter and eggs. Stir in juice and vanilla. Spoon into potato shells., Divide between two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over top. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STUFFED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN AND MARSHMALLOW STREUSEL



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large sweet potatoes
3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes, scrubbing them well to remove any dirt. With a fork, prick the sweet potatoes in a couple of spots and place them on a sheet pan. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center goes in easily.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, and flour together until it's crumbly-looking. Add the cinnamon, salt, pecans, and marshmallows; fold the streusel topping together to combine.
  • Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise down the center and push the ends towards the middle so it opens up. Stuff the sweet potatoes generously with the streusel topping and return to the oven. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and brown.

SWEET POTATO STREUSEL



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Try this Sweet Potato Streusel as a side dish for a dinner menu or even as a dessert. You can decide when to serve this delectable Sweet Potato Streusel!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 4), peeled, cooked and mashed
1/4 cup orange juice
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted, divided
10 gingersnaps, finely crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 Tbsp. brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix potatoes, orange juice and half the butter until blended; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix remaining butter, cookie crumbs, nuts and sugar until blended; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake 30 min. or until potato mixture is heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

SWEET POTATO STREUSEL CASSEROLE WITH COCONUT



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Sweet potatoes have been a holiday staple for many years and score 101 next to the regular white potato. Combining them with a coconut streusel topping is simply a divine union! This is the ultimate favorite holiday recipe not only for my immediate family, but hands down, my dad's too! I'm sure you'll receive a 5-star rating!

Provided by lvscoffee7

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
⅓ cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and measure 3 cups sweet potatoes; transfer back into the pot. Reserve remaining sweet potatoes for another use.
  • Mix white sugar, milk, eggs, cubed butter, and vanilla extract into sweet potatoes using an electric mixer until completely smooth. Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Combine pecans, coconut, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed and crumbly; sprinkle evenly over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

STREUSEL-PECAN SWEET POTATOES



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A hint of spice and citrus make a buttery, streusel-topped sweet potato casserole extra special.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups half-and-half
2 1/2 cups boiling water
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 pouches (5.6 oz) Betty Crocker™ sweet potato mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart casserole, mix half-and-half, boiling water and melted butter. Add 2 pouches potatoes and remaining potatoes ingredients; stir well.
  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. With fork, cut in 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over top.
  • Bake uncovered 28 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

STREUSEL SWEET POTATOES



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*Adopted Recipe* This is a wonderful side dish from the Woman's Day Cookbook. I made these as a holiday side dish for the first time about 9 years ago, and they have been in regular rotation since. It looks gorgeous on the table, too.

Provided by Houmous Monster

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 lbs medium sweet potatoes, peeled
3/4 cup maple syrup (divided use)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter (divided use)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees Farenheit, and lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or casserole.
  • Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes, or until firm-tender when tested with a fork.
  • Drain and cool under cold water.
  • Cut in 1/2-inch thick slices, and arrange the slices in the casserole dish in a spiral pattern, overlapping slices slightly.
  • Mix 1/2 cup of the syrup with the orange juice, pour over potatoes.
  • Dot with 1 Tablespoon of the butter.
  • Cover tightly with foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes, until hot and the potatoes have absorbed some liquid.
  • In a small bowl, make the streusel topping.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, and using two knives or a pastry cutter cut in remaining 3 Tablespoons butter until mixture is the texture of coarse meal.
  • Toss in pecans.
  • Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle with streusel mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Pour the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup over the potatoes and serve immediately.

HASSELBACK SWEET POTATO WITH PECAN STREUSEL



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Sweet potatoes come in different colors, from white to yellow to orange to orange-red. The darker the inside, the sweeter it is. I chose white because I was adding maple syrup and brown sugar, but any sweet potato will do.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet potato
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cubed
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potato on a cutting board. Place a chopstick on either side. Cut the sweet potato into 1/8-inch-thick slices, making sure you don't cut all the way through. Transfer to a baking pan.
  • Mix melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together. Spoon over the sweet potato.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Using your hands, make streusel by combining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar, pecans, flour, butter, and salt. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Remove the sweet potato from the oven and sprinkle streusel over the top. Place in the broiler until streusel starts to brown, 1 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.5 calories, Carbohydrate 139.7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 554.9 mg, Sugar 57 g

SWEET POTATO STREUSEL BARS



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Sweet potatoes and pecans pair up in these streusel bars - a great Christmas dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed pecan shortbread cookies (18 cookies)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cans (15 oz each) sweet potatoes in syrup, drained, mashed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 egg
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup brown sugar, the gingerroot, orange peel and egg. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the pecans. Cut in 1/3 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly.
  • Spoon and spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle topping over filling; pat gently.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and smooth, without any blemishes or bruises.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before cutting them open and topping them with the streusel mixture.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately, topped with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

Conclusion:

These streusel-topped sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender, then topped with a crunchy streusel mixture and baked again until golden brown. The streusel mixture is made with oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, and spices, and it adds a delicious flavor and texture to the sweet potatoes. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table!

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