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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping - Recipe

The spices in this casserole give it a true fall flavor. The pecan topping provides texture and sweetness to the sweet potatoes.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of the casserole dish. Set a side.
  • Peel and cut up the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place in a saucepan with salted water.
  • Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat, cover, and then turn down to medium low heat. Boil for 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender when poked with a fork.
  • Drain the water off the sweet potatoes and then place them in large bowl. Mash the potatoes with a large spoon or a potato masher.
  • Add the white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and beaten eggs. Stir until mixed evenly.
  • Pour the sweet potatoes into the buttered casserole dish.
  • Mix the pecans, flour, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, and melted butter together in a separate bowl. Sprinkle on top of the sweet potatoes.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
     
     
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Container: 1 1/2 quart casserole dish
    Servings: 10
    Ingredients
    -4 large sweet potatoes (approx. 2 1/2 to 3 lbs.)
    -1/2 cup brown sugar
    -1/2 cup sugar
    -1 teaspoon cinnamon
    -3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    -2 eggs - beaten
    -1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
    -1/4 cup flour
    -1/3 cup brown sugar
    -3 tablespoons butter - melted