Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole

Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole is a classic dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the crunch of pecans. This dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want to impress your guests with a delicious and comforting side dish.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes ~5 large sweet potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Pecan Crumble Topping

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

• Peel and slice sweet potatoes into smaller pieces (~2 inches long). 
• Bring water to boil in a large pot, then add sliced sweet potatoes into the water. Cook for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.
• When the potatoes are done, drain water and mashed potatoes with a potato masher or electric mixer until there are no lumps and smooth.
• Let the potatoes cool.
• While waiting, combine all the crumbled ingredients in a bowl.
• Preheat oven to 400 ℉. 
• Once sweet potatoes are cool, add eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Mix well using a spatula or electric mixer to combine. 
• Bring sweet potato filling to a 9" x 13" rectangular or 12" oval casserole dish, then evenly top with pecan crumble topping.
• Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. 
• Remove and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!