Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole | Almanac.com

Make pecan-crusted sweet potato casserole with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a buttery brown sugar topping. A festive side for Thanksgiving and beyond.

Rezept

Potatoes

Zutaten:

4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light cream or milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Arbeitsschritte:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter a 2-quart casserole.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.Pierce each sweet potato several times with a paring knife or fork and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until soft and tender when pierced with a paring knife.
Transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack.
Cut a slit in the potatoes lengthwise and cool for 15 to 20 minutes.Scoop sweet potato flesh into a large bowl and mash.
Add butter, sugar, and cream and, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat to blend.
Add eggs, one at a time, and beat to combine.
Add vanilla, salt, and allspice and beat until evenly mixed.
Spread mixture in prepared casserole.Cover with pecan topping (recipe below), then bake for 45 minutes, or until the ingredients are puffed slightly and the topping is a rich light brown.
Transfer to a cooling rack for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.