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Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and mash until smooth.
  3. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined and creamy.
  4. Spread sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, 1/3 cup melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.