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Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsalted 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 of water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.
  3. Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup melted butter, warm milk, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and 1/3 cup melted butter, mixing until crumbly, then stir in chopped pecans.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.