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Southern Style Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Style Sweet Potato Casserole
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A comforting Southern classic, this sweet potato casserole features creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

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

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture or use maple syrup in place of brown sugar for the topping.

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