Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Close-up of pecan crumble topping prepared in a casserole

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Indulge, in the delight of the South with this Southern Sweet Potato Casserole. Each mouthful presents a combination of flavors from the creamy texture of freshly mashed sweet potatoes to the subtle caramel notes of brown sugar perfectly complemented by a decadent pecan crumble on top. This casserole is more, than a dish; it embodies the cherished traditions, comfort and culinary mastery that define cooking.

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Servings

Ingredients

4 c sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
1 c brown sugar
⅓ c half and half
⅓ c butter softened
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla
1 ½ tsp salt

TOPPING:

1 c brown sugar
⅓ c flour
1 ⅓ c pecan pieces
½ c butter melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, with butter or cooking spray.

Mix the Base:

In a bowl combine the potatoes, brown sugar, half and half, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Spread the potato mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.

Prepare the Topping:

In another bowl mix together sugar, flour, chopped pecans and melted butter. Combine them until they form a crumble.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the potato mixture in the baking dish.
Place the dish in your oven. Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown, on top and bubbling around the edges.
Allow it to cool for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy this potato treat!

Notes

Are you considering a lifestyle or accommodating a friend's dietary requirements? No need to worry! This cherished casserole can be effortlessly modified into a gluten-free treat. Instead of using all-purpose flour, for the topping you can choose a gluten-free flour blend such as rice, almond or coconut flour. Just make sure that all your other ingredients, vanilla and any store-bought items are certified gluten-free.

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