Spiced Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

SPICED PECAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE😍

Here’s me trying to convince you that sweet potatoes should have a way bigger role at your Thanksgiving than just chillin under some marshmallows. A twist on a classic, you get buttery whipped sweet potatoes with a slightly spicy crunchy topping that makes for the BEST combo. Easy to make ahead and easy enough to bring to a Friendsgiving, you’re gonna love this!

Make Ahead Instructions:

• You can prep ahead by either baking off the sweet potatoes 2-3 days in advance, or make the whole casserole 1-2 days in advance. 

• Prepare the casserole through Step 6, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Make the topping just before baking and bake as directed before serving.

• To reheat, bake covered at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, then uncover for 3-5 minutes.

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Spiced Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Yield: 8-10

Author: Rockin Meals

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 H & 35 MInactive time: 1 H & 35 MTotal time: 3 H & 25 M

A twist on a classic, you get buttery whipped sweet potatoes with a slightly spicy crunchy topping that makes for the BEST combo.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Filling:

• 5 large sweet potatoes
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• ½ cup milk or evaporated milk
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt

For the Pecan Streusel Topping:

• 1½ cup halved pecans
• ⅓ cup flour
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• ½ - 1 tsp cayenne depending on your spice preference
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes a few times with a fork, add to a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool.
2. While cooling, make your pecan topping by adding the pecans, flour, brown sugar, cayenne, salt, and melted butter to a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
3. Once cool enough to handle, peel the sweet potatoes and add to a large mixing bowl with the brown sugar. Whip using an electric mixer for about 1 minute or until fluffy. If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can do this by mashing by hand for a more rustic texture.
4. Add in the melted butter, milk, cinnamon, and salt and mix to combine.
5. Add in the eggs and mix until just combined, don’t overmix.
6. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9"x13” baking dish.
7. Top your casserole with the pecan mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until the pecans are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!