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streusel yam casserole

(3 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
V Seward
Yosemite Lakes Park, CA

This creamy yam casserole has been handed down for generations. I have taken the honor of serving this family favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas. With one mixing bowl, ingredients are mixed all together, poured into a casserole dish, topped with brown sugar, flour, and butter to make a crunchy caramelized top. This recipe can be made a day in advance and kept in the refrigerator either before or after baking time. I've had people tell me they "don't like yams" until they taste this one!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Sweet potato casserole is a staple holiday side and this easy recipe is delish. It's sweet enough, some may consider it a dessert. Using canned yams means it can be made in no time (and as V points out it can be prepped the day before). The casserole part is buttery, creamy, and sweet. We loved the streusel. Once it slightly cools, it creates a yummy sugary topping. This is going to become a must-make holiday side dish.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For streusel yam casserole

  • CASSEROLE:
  • 2 can
    large, sweet potatoes in syrup (yams), drained
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened (not room temp)
  • 1/2 c
    milk, 2%
  • STREUSEL TOPPING:
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, golden brown
  • 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    butter, softened (not room temp)

How To Make streusel yam casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven if cooking right away 350 F. Prep 9x13 or 9x9 (for thicker casserole) by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Yams, eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and butter mixed together and in a baking dish.
    2
    Casserole: With a mixer, mix drained yams, eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and butter until combined. Pour into the casserole dish.
  • Brown sugar, flour, and softened butter mixed until crumbly.
    3
    Topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, and softened butter. Blend until crumbly.
  • Streusel sprinkled on top of yams.
    4
    Sprinkle on top.
  • Yams baking in the oven.
    5
    Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Streusel Yam Casserole with a golden brown top.
    6
    Notes: For a caramelized topping, once golden brown, turn oven to Broil and watch closely. Broil roughly 3 minutes. The top with caramelize in minutes. Once out of the oven it will set creating a sweet crunchy topping while cooling. If making ahead, refrigerate, bring to room temperature before baking as stated above.
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