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Classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

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Make a traditional, creamy Southern Sweet Potato Casserole featuring a crunchy pecan crumble topping. This recipe is perfect for holiday meals like Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Pecan Topping:
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour for the topping. Cut in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  5. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a marshmallow topping instead of pecans, skip the topping ingredients and cover the sweet potato base with mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • You can cook the sweet potatoes ahead of time by boiling or baking them. Measure 3 cups once mashed.
  • This casserole is a great make ahead holiday casserole; cover and refrigerate for up to two days before baking. Add 10 minutes to the bake time if baking straight from the refrigerator.

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