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A golden brown classic sweet potato casserole in a baking dish topped with chopped pecans

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.33 cup all -purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender, then drain and mash.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, salt, 0.5 cup melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, 0.33 cup melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the potatoes are heated through.
  8. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.