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Sweet Potato Casserole
A classic and comforting sweet potato casserole perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 5 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Peel, dice, and boil sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and mash.
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes with butter, vanilla, milk, and beaten eggs. Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.