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Sweet Potato Casserole

This sweet potato casserole is creamy, buttery, and topped with a golden brown pecan crumble that bakes into a crisp, caramelized layer. It is the perfect holiday side dish that tastes like dessert but still belongs on the dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, then drain well.
  3. Place the hot sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Mash or blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecans, 1 cup brown sugar, and flour.
  7. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter until the topping is crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the edges are bubbly.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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