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sweet potato casserole recipe

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Masher
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in the pot.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together white sugar, milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and pecans to create the topping.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the topping is lightly browned.
  • Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh sweet potatoes for a rich and natural sweetness; canned versions may alter the texture and flavor. Preparing the topping in advance and refrigerating it can save time during the cooking process. Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference, especially if your sweet potatoes are particularly sweet.
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