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Sweet Sensation: Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the casserole:
  • 29- ounce can of sweet potatoes drained
  • ½ cup 1 stick salted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs beaten

Instructions
 

  • For the topping:
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Directions:
  • Preheat the Oven: Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mash the drained sweet potatoes. Mix in melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
  • Assemble in Dish: Transfer the sweet potato mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Mix until the mixture forms small crumbles.
  • Add the Topping: Evenly sprinkle the pecan crumbles over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 15-20 minutes to set properly before serving.
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