Sweet Potato Casserole

Kimke's Note:

This is a wonderful alternative to the typical marshmallow sweet potato casserole. I made it for Thanksgiving and my husband, who hates sweet potato casserole, couldn't get enough. I wanted to have more instead of pumpkin pie. A much more natural flavor than the kind with marshmallows (which I also like).

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 5 cooked sweet potatoes, peeled and mashed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla, ground cinnamon, sugar, and cream.
4. Pour into baking dish.
5. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
6. Mix together with a pastry blender or fingers until course.
7. Sprinkle over potatoes.
8. Bake for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Teresa61]

This was sooooo good, and easy too. I used a large can of yams. I drained and mashed them and then followed the recipe exactly. I did end up only using half of the topping and it was just right. I made this at Thanksgiving and then my family requested it for Christmas too. This recipe is here to stay! Thanks.

[Chef #619785]

Wow! Great dish, easy to make, an excellent variation on a family favorite.

[Paja]

This was very nice. I really liked the pecans on top, but I thought the cinnamon and vanilla made it taste a little like pumpkin pie. An easy-to-make and nice addition to a festive meal!