This sweet potato casserole has a sugared pecan topper, making it an ideal side dish for a special dinner.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
bake:
30 mins
total:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Wash and peel potatoes; cut into quarters. Cook in enough boiling, lightly salted water to cover for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain well.

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  • Grease 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, beat sweet potatoes with an electric mixer on low sped until smooth. Beat in the sugar, the 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt until well combined. Add milk and eggs. Beat until just combined. Spread in baking dish.

For topping:
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over the potato mixture. Bake in a 350 degree F oven 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts

365 calories; fat 17g; cholesterol 104mg; carbohydrates 50g; insoluble fiber 3g; protein 6g; sodium 257mg.
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