Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole

A classic American side dish, Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole is a crowd-pleaser at any family gathering or holiday meal. This comforting dish is made with tender sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 pieces large sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 pieces large eggs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

3. 3

   Place the sweet potato slices in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them.

4. 4

   Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are slightly tender.

5. 5

   Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool to room temperature.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.

7. 7

   Add the chopped pecans to the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.

8. 8

   Add the heavy cream to the bowl and mix until well combined.

9. 9

   Beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth.

10. 10

    Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated with the cream mixture.

11. 11

    Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the sweet potatoes from becoming too brown, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil during the last 20 minutes of baking. You can also make the sweet potatoes ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them until you're ready to assemble the casserole.

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