Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic

This unique sweet potato casserole features an irresistible brown sugar and pecan topping instead of typical marshmallows for a family-friendly side.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 sweet potatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup butter, softened, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the center position. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven on the center rack until a knife inserted into the centers easily glides through, about 35 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, then peel and mash in a large bowl.

Step 3

Add eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup butter, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to mashed potatoes; mix well and transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a medium bowl. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is crisp and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.