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sweet potato bake

This delightful Sweet Potato Casserole is a holiday side dish that feels like dessert! The filling is wonderfully creamy and sweet, perfectly complemented by a crunchy pecan topping that adds both flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Filling
  • 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes (mashed)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.5 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Pecan Topping
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped)

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, 0.5 cup brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, shredded sweetened coconut, and 0.5 tsp salt. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and smooth. Spread this mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix with your hands or a fork until a crumbly consistency is achieved. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking pan.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato filling is heated through and bubbly around the edges. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious sweet potato bake!

Notes

This sweet potato bake is a perfect side dish for holidays and family gatherings. For an extra touch of sweetness, a drizzle of maple syrup can be added before serving.