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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Perfect Pecan Topping

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A comforting and crowd-pleasing casserole featuring creamy sweet potatoes and a buttery pecan topping, perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, and cook until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
  3. Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  5. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato base.
  8. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and slightly crisp.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Toast the pecans lightly before mixing them into the topping for extra flavor. You can prepare the casserole a day in advance and bake it when needed.

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Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole, Thanksgiving Recipe, Holiday Side Dish, Comfort Food, Pecan Topping

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