Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
For the sweet potato base:
• 3 to 4 sweet potatoes
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
For the topping:
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup pecans
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
1. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
1. Use a fork or knife to make several inserts all around the potatoes.
1. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.
1. Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, or until they are soft.
2. Make the Sweet Potato Mixture:
2. Once done, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
2. Peel the potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
2. Add the 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup of half-and-half, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of melted butter to the bowl.
2. Use a hand blender to mix everything until smooth and well combined.
3. Prepare the Topping:
3. In another bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 cup of pecans.
3. Mix with a spoon until the ingredients are well combined.
4. Assemble the Casserole:
4. Grease a baking dish lightly with some butter spray.
4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the dish.
4. Cover completely with the topping mixture.
5. Bake the Casserole:
5. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly.
6. Serve:
6. Once baked, let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
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