Sweet Potato Casserole
A Classic Comfort Food: Sweet Potato Casserole
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of creamy sweet potato casserole on a cold winter’s day. This classic dish is the epitome of comfort food, with its sweet and savory flavors and pillowy-soft texture.
This easy-to-make recipe features a blend of roasted sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, to a smooth texture. The sweet potato mixture is then topped with a crunchy pecan streusel for a delightful contrast of textures. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or enjoying it as a standalone dessert, this sweet potato casserole is sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture
- 4 C mashed sweet potatoes or yams
- 2/3 c butter
- 2 c sugar
- 4 eggs
- 10 oz can evaporated milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
Crust Mixture
- 1 c rice krispies
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c chopped pecans
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Stab yams and microwave 20-30 minutes or cut in half & bake at 350 until soft when squeezed (about 40-50 minutes). Scoop out insides, mash and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, milk, vanilla. Stir in yams and pour into a 9×13 baking pan. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes at 350 till almost done.
- Mix topping and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes until lightly browned and crisp.
- Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving. Keep leftovers in refrigerator.
Keywords: Side Dish, Vegetable, Thanksgiving, Sweet Potato, Yam, Casserole
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