Y’all, let me tell you about a recipe that’s been making waves at every family gathering and potluck I’ve attended! This Caramel Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole is basically dessert masquerading as a side dish, and honey, I’m not even sorry about it! 😉
Listen up, because this recipe is about to change your whole afternoon snacking game. It’s sweet, buttery, and has that perfect crunch that’ll make your taste buds do a little happy dance.
Here’s what you’ll need, sugar:
– 4 large sweet potatoes
– 1/2 cup butter (real butter, none of that fake stuff!)
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For that heavenly topping:
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/3 cup flour
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– Pinch of salt
Now, let me walk you through this divine creation, darling!
1. First things first, peel and cube those sweet potatoes. Boil them until they’re tender enough that your fork slides right through (about 20 minutes). Drain and let them cool a bit.
1. While those potatoes are doing their thing, preheat your oven to 350°F. Trust me, the anticipation is worth it!
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1. In a large bowl, mash those sweet potatoes until they’re smooth as silk. Add your butter while they’re still warm – let it melt right in there, honey!
1. Mix in brown sugar, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat it until it’s fluffy and gorgeous.
1. For the topping (this is where the magic happens!), mix those pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until it looks like sweet crumbly heaven.
1. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a buttered 9×13 baking dish, top it with that pecan mixture, and pop it in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until it’s golden brown and bubbling.
Let me tell you something – when this beauty comes out of the oven, your kitchen will smell like your grandmother’s house during the holidays!
The best part? You can make this ahead of time and just warm it up when you’re ready to serve. It’s perfect for those lazy Sunday afternoons when you want to impress but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
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Trust your Southern sister here – this recipe is a keeper! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got another batch calling my name in the kitchen! 💋🍠✨
