Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Crumb Topping

F-16 momma's Note:

My fave way to make sweet potatoes. Always requested to bring for Turkey day meals. The topping puts these above the rest!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

POTATOES

• 2 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs

TOPPING

• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place potatoes in boiling water and simmer for 20 min, or until tender; drain and cool slightly.
3. Place potatoes in a large bowl; add half and half, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp salt and vanilla and beat at medium speed until smooth (or mash with potato masher to desired consistancy).
4. Add eggs and mix well; scrape into a 13 x 9 dish coated with cooking spray.
5. For topping: sprinkle marshmallows over top.
6. Combine flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl.
7. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in pecans and sprinkle over potatoes.
8. Bake for 30-40 min, or until golden brown.

Reviews

[rochsann]

When I made this recipe for Thanksgiving, I forgot the half and half, but it was still a delicious dish that received several compliments. This is definitely a five-star recipe, if it still tastes great without a key ingredient. The unintentional lower fat content was a plus! Thank you for sharing!

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

These were the best sweet potatoes I've ever had! I used about 5 large s. potatoes and doubled the topping. The combo of melted marshmallows hidden underneath a crunchy topping was truly memorable. Thanks Momma, for posting this "to die for" recipe Roxygirl

[Chef #656565]

This was by far the best recipe for sweet potatoes I have ever made. My husband does not like sweet potatoes, but he ate two servings of this and love it!! Plus, very easy to make, and I did not have to make any adjustments to the recipe.