Ingredients:
Sweet Potato Casserole:
- 3-4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
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Prep the Sweet Potatoes:
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes until tender.
- Drain the water.
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Make the Casserole Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk, and vanilla.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes and add to the mixture.
- Mix until smooth.
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Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- Combine brown sugar, flour, and butter in a bowl.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Stir in the pecans.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in a preheated 325°F (165°C) oven for 30 minutes.
Tips and Substitutions:
- Sweet Potato Variety: You can use any type of sweet potato, such as garnet or yams.
- Topping: For a different flavor, try using cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger in the streusel topping.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives.
- Nut-Free: Substitute the pecans with chopped walnuts or almonds.
- Vegan: Use a vegan butter substitute and a flax egg replacement.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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