Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Dec 15, 2024 12:36 PM
Creamy sweet potato casserole with a crunchy candied pecan topping and toasted marshmallows. Hundreds of 5-star reviews from my friends say it all – this is the THE BEST sweet potato casserole!
You wouldn’t think that it could get any better than your typical easy sweet potato casserole recipe, but that’s where I beg to differ. Adding in candied pecans is where it’s at. Don’t be put off by the title of this dish, either. I’m sure it sounds like it’s a lot of work, but trust me, it isn’t! In fact, half the work can be done by a slow cooker while you’re busy doing other things.
The best part is, you don’t have to “pre-candy” your pecans, they candy-up all by themselves right in the pan! The other great thing is that you can put this dish in the oven while the turkey is resting to make your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner preparations a little easier. It should be served nice and hot so you’re free to put this dish off to the last minute — really!
Ingredients:
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes - peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter - melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons salt - (or to taste)
- ½ cup heavy cream - or milk
Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3-4 cups mini marshmallows
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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