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Classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

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Make a traditional Southern Sweet Potato Casserole that is creamy, sweet, and topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. This is a reliable recipe for holiday side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds raw)
  • 1 cup granulated 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 light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the sweet potato base 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, combine the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir the chopped pecans into the crumb mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato base.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the sweet potato base a day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add the topping just before baking.
  • If you prefer a marshmallow topping, skip the pecan topping ingredients. Spread 2 cups of mini marshmallows over the sweet potato base during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • For the best texture, use fresh sweet potatoes cooked until very tender, rather than canned puree.

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