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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Praline Topping

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:

  • 3 pounds medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

FOR THE TOPPING:

  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Peel and slice the potatoes, place them in a medium saucepan, and just cover them with water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and allow them to remain in the colander until most of the steam subsides. (This allows excess moisture to evaporate so the casserole won't be too liquidy.) Pour the potatoes back into the pot or into a large mixing bowl. Mash them well with a potato masher or a hand mixer. Add the sugar, vanilla, eggs, evaporated milk, and butter, and mix very well. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the baking dish.
  • Make the streusel topping by combining the brown sugar, flour, salt, butter, and pecans in a medium bowl. Spoon the mixture over the potatoes. Bake 35 to 45 minutes.


* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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