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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping

By Eleanor Davis , Contributing Writer
November 14, 2023 at 05:52pm. Views: 1070

Ingredients:

For the Sweet Potato Base:

  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or evaporated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Crumble Topping:

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

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Sweet Potato Base:

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Transfer to Baking Dish:

    • Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Prepare Pecan Crumble Topping:

    • In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are crumbly.
  5. Add Topping to Casserole:

    • Sprinkle the pecan crumble topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish. Then sprinkle over the mini marshmallows 
  6. Bake:

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato filling is set.
  7. Serve:

    • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with Thanksgiving turkey or ham.
  8. Enjoy:

    • Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet potatoes, crunchy pecan topping and ooey gooey marshmallows!

This Sweet Potato Casserole is a crowd-pleaser and adds a delightful sweetness to your Thanksgiving table. Adjust the sweetness and spices to suit your taste preferences.

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