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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

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A comforting and classic Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy pecan crumble, perfect for holiday dinners or a hearty side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  5. Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and bake it before serving.
  • For a sweeter version, add a bit of maple syrup to the sweet potato mixture.
  • Use canned sweet potatoes for convenience, but reduce the added sugar if already sweetened.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, pecan topping, Thanksgiving, vegetarian

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