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Sweet Potato Casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole

This Sweet Potato Casserole is a celebration of cozy comfort and vibrant flavors, perfect for any gathering or weeknight treat. Velvety mashed sweet potatoes are layered with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping, creating a delightful contrast of textures.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 542

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
Brown Sugar Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel and cube sweet potatoes and place in a large pot. Fill with water until potatoes are completely submerged.
  2. Bring to a boil and boil for 20-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Drain water.
  3. Add sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter to the pot of drained sweet potatoes.
  4. Mash potatoes by hand or use a hand mixer to beat until well combined and almost smooth.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans and butter to make topping.
  7. Sprinkle topping on top of sweet potato mixture.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and sweet potatoes are heated through completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 7gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 24422IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
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