Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by Patty Mae

"I love sweet potatoes flavored with butter, oranges, and spice. It reminds me of the holidays. The crunchy topping just makes it better."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 5 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 large orange, juice and zest of, grated
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• TOPPING

• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. Bake sweet potatoes in a 400°F oven until pierced easily with a fork (30-40 minutes).
2. Mix topping ingredients until crumbly; set aside.
3. Remove potatoes from oven and cool until easy to handle.
4. Peel potatoes; place in a mixing bowl and coarsely mash with a fork.
5. Add the beaten eggs, orange juice, orange zest, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and mix well.
6. Spread evenly in a buttered casserole dish.
7. Sprinkle topping over sweet potato mixture.
8. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.