Sweet Potato Casserole
Show off this holiday season by changing up the traditional menu with this Sweet Potato Casserole. A sweet and savory combination that uses your favorite holiday spices.
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes approximately 4lb
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Streusel Topping:
- 4 Tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Peel and coarsely chop your sweet potatoes.
- Place in a large stockpot and cover with water.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork tender.
- Drain the water off the potatoes, then add in the heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Beat with an electric mixer until completely combined.
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish and pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the streusel topping ingredients and then scatter over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until topping, is browned and crisped.
- Enjoy!