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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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This Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday side dish that features creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Base:

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook Sweet Potatoes: Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until tender. Drain and mash them.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Spread this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make Streusel Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and pecans in a bowl. Sprinkle this over the sweet potato mixture.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  6. Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the streusel topping to suit your taste preferences.
  • This dish pairs well with a variety of main courses, making it a versatile side dish for any occasion.

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