SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING

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Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for Scott Jones without this sensational side dish. "The caramelized pecan topping is a great change from marshmallows, but I don't think it's any lighter," he writes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Can you trim it down?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and place in a food processor. Add the eggs, butter, milk and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set.

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Ram udit Mandal
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This is the best sweet potato casserole I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Lwanga Brighton
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This casserole is a must-have for any holiday gathering.


shem snow
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I love this casserole! It's the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.


Md sumon Khan
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This is the best sweet potato casserole recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Khan Arbaz
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet potatoes and the pecan topping.


Mauro Lara
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This casserole is so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love the creamy sweet potatoes and the crunchy pecan topping.


Marwina Benedicto
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. The pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.


MD mahedy
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet potato casserole. It's always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.


Tina Pearce
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner.


Shanteria Ransome
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This casserole is delicious! The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.


UMAIR yt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. I've even started making it for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Kaweesha Sewwandhi
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This was my first time making sweet potato casserole and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the casserole was delicious.


Shauntelle Sapak
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I've made this casserole twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Victaliano Artache
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This sweet potato casserole was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The pecan topping was the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.