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Heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

Heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping Magic

Heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping is a comforting side dish that everyone will rave about, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes firm
  • 1 cup White Sugar or maple syrup
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk or almond/coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon add ginger or cardamom for extra flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves can be omitted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg use fresh for best flavor
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans or rolled oats for nut-free option

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Pierce each sweet potato multiple times with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for about 1 hour until tender.
  3. Once baked, scoop out the sweet potato flesh into a mixing bowl and mash until smooth. Stir in sugar, eggs, salt, melted butter, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and spices until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and flour, then cut in softened butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans into the crumb mixture, then layer on top of the sweet potato filling.
  6. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the pecan topping over it. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use firm sweet potatoes for best texture. Prep filling up to 24 hours ahead for convenience.

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