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Best Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting and flavorful sweet potato casserole perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
Sweetener
- 0.25 cup honey (or maple syrup or brown sugar)
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk and Egg
- 0.33 cup warmed milk (whole milk is best)
- 1 large egg
Topping
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrub sweet potatoes, poke holes, and bake for 50-65 minutes until soft. Cool slightly.
- Reduce oven to 350°F. Scoop out flesh, mash with butter, then mix in honey, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, vanilla, milk, and egg.
- Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch dish. Mix pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon for topping, sprinkle over casserole.
- Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and center reaches 160°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding to the topping.