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Cozy Pecan Praline Sweet Potato Casserole

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A warm, buttery sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan praline topping, perfect for fall gatherings and holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Place peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. While the potatoes cook, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden. Set aside.
  4. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes until smooth but still slightly textured. Avoid overmixing to keep a nice consistency.
  5. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, softened butter (1/2 cup), brown sugar (1/2 cup), cinnamon (1 tsp), nutmeg (1/2 tsp), vanilla extract (1 tsp), salt (1/4 tsp), and beaten eggs (2). Mix well until fully incorporated and creamy.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the toasted pecans, flour (1/2 cup), brown sugar (1/2 cup), melted butter (1/4 cup), and cinnamon (1/2 tsp) until crumbly and evenly combined.
  7. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in your greased baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan praline topping evenly over the surface, gently pressing it down a bit to stick.
  8. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
  9. Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes after baking to set up before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Add 2 tablespoons milk or cream if sweet potatoes seem dry before mixing. Toast pecans for deeper flavor. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and eggs with flax eggs. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour.

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