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Sweet Potato Casserole

Decadent Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

This Sweet Potato Casserole features silky sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan layer, making it a perfect holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Spatula
  • potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Cook in boiling water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine drained sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Mash until smooth.
  4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly, with golden brown pecans on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure you peel the sweet potatoes thoroughly for a creamy texture. Adjust spices to your preference for added warmth.

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