SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING

The best sweet potato casserole recipes are garnished with a pecan topping, and ours takes it to the next level with a nutty brown sugar streusel.

Prep: 45 mins | Bake: 30 mins at 350° | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

2 pound sweet potatoes ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup butter, melted ¼ cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350° F. Wash and peel sweet potatoes; cut off woody portions and ends. Cut crosswise into quarters. In a covered large saucepan, cook potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender in enough lightly salted, boiling water to cover; drain.

STEP 2: Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Mash lightly. Stir in granulated sugar, the 1/4 cup melted butter, the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a 2-quart casserole. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, flour, and the 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

STEP 3: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.