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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe

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The spices in this casserole give it a true fall flavor. The pecan topping provides texture and sweetness to the sweet potatoes.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350Â°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.

Container: 1 1/2 quart casserole dish

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 10

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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

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Submitted by: Gama
Date: 2008/11/21

"I made this recipe last weekend and it we loved it. It has a great sweet potatoes flavor and the sweet crips topping is delicious!"

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