Delicious and Easy Chef John's Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

This sweet potato casserole recipe by Chef John is the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel topping, this dish is a must-have for any holiday dinner. It's a crowd-pleaser and is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, salt, and cinnamon. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is golden brown.

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