Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic
Description
This unique sweet potato casserole features an irresistible brown sugar and pecan topping instead of typical marshmallows for a family-friendly side.
Ingredients
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5 sweet potatoes
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the center position. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven on the center rack until a knife inserted into the centers easily glides through, about 35 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, then peel and mash in a large bowl.
3
Add eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup butter, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to mashed potatoes; mix well and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4
Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a medium bowl. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is crisp and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.