CRISPY STREUSELED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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This is very good, not too sweet; a nice alternative to the marshmallow topped version. I got the recipe from Cooking Light Magazine and it is one I will be fixing for this Thanksgiving.

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lbs sweet potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place potatoes in large pot of water and cook until tender.
  • Drain, cool slightly and peel.
  • Cut into chunks.
  • Combine the half-and-half and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add potato to egg mixture, beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Spoon potato mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a food processor; pulse to combine.
  • Add chilled butter, pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in pecans; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 25 minutes more or until the topping is browned and the potatoes are heated through.

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