★Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4-5 medium sweet potatoes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
½ cup melted butter
For the Pecan Topping:
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup melted butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
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★Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes.
- Make the Sweet Potato Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Pecan Topping:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy!