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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful holiday side dish featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with warm spices and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, it’s a comforting and festive addition to any meal, especially Thanksgiving dinner.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly.
  3. Mash and Mix Sweet Potatoes: Mash the drained sweet potatoes until smooth. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lightly beaten eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Assemble the Casserole: Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
  5. Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly combined.
  6. Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the sweet potato layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool slightly before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

  • For a marshmallow topping, omit the pecan topping and add mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking for a gooey, sweet finish.
  • This casserole can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated, then baked just before serving to save time on the day of your meal.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/sweet-potato-casserole-with-pecan-topping-recipe-2/