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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

American
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59 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

59 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

380 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 52g
Fats 17g

About this dish

Mashed sweet potatoes baked under a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel - the sweet, candied side that always disappears first at a Southern holiday table.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Tree Nuts

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Sweet Potatoespeeled and cut into chunks1000 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted butterdivided60 g
  • Whole milk100 ml
  • Eggsbeaten2

Dried Goods

  • Light brown sugardivided80 g
  • Plain flour60 g
  • Pecansroughly chopped80 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Vanilla extract1 tsp
  • kosher salt0.25 tsp

Utensils

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method

1

Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water for 18 minutes until tender, then drain well.

Approx. 18 minutes
2

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Mash the sweet potatoes with half the butter, half the brown sugar, the milk, eggs and vanilla until smooth.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Spread the mixture into a baking dish.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Rub the remaining butter, brown sugar, flour and salt together with the pecans to make a crumbly streusel.

Approx. 5 minutes
6

Scatter the streusel over the sweet potato mixture and bake for 25 minutes until set and golden.

Approx. 25 minutes