
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping
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By: Eleanor Davis
Contributing Writer
Photo Courtesy of:
alinavanilabyFreepik
Photo Description:
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a crowd-pleaser and adds a delightful sweetness to your Thanksgiving table!
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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:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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.
Transfer to Baking Dish:
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Prepare Pecan Crumble Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are crumbly.
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
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato filling is set.
Serve:
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with Thanksgiving turkey or ham.
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.