Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with a Crunchy Pecan Topping

Indulge in the perfect combination of creamy sweet potatoes and crunchy pecan topping with this classic Sweet Potato Casserole recipe. It's the ultimate comfort food for Thanksgiving and other special occasions. The sweet potatoes are whipped with butter, brown sugar, and warm spices, then topped with a layer of pecans and brown sugar. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream. It's a must-have recipe for any holiday feast!

Ingredients

• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve the sweet potato casserole as a side dish or as a dessert with whipped cream, if desired.

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