Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
This classic Southern side dish features a rich, creamy sweet potato filling topped with a sweet, crunchy pecan streusel, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients (Sweet Potato Filling):
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Mashed sweet potatoes (cooked) | 4 cups |
| Brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Softened butter | 1/3 cup |
| Half and half | 1/3 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Salt | 1/1/2 teaspoons |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
Ingredients (Pecan Topping):
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Pecan pieces | 1/1/3 cups |
| Brown sugar | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1/3 cup |
| Melted butter | 1/2 cup |
How To Make
Step 1: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Step 2: Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, 1/3 cup half and half, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Mix until well combined.
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Step 3: Fill Casserole Dish: Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
Step 4: Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the 1 1/3 cups pecan pieces, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and 1/2 cup melted butter for the topping. Stir until the mixture is crumbly.
Step 5: Top and Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.2
Step 6: Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
