Sweet potato casserole is one of those Thanksgiving dinner traditions that sometimes gets more attention than the turkey itself. This sinfully delicious sweet potato casserole recipe is filled with fluffy sweet potatoes on the inside and a crunchy pecan topping.
Sweet potato casserole is the perfect side dish for turkey, ham, or any other light meat. This recipe is very adaptable, you can add more vanilla or cinnamon for your own tastes, you can also substitute the light brown sugar for dark brown sugar. The taste will be richer without being sweeter. If you really want to up your sweet potato casserole game, try dark muscovado sugar. Once you go muscovado in your sweet potato casserole, you may never go back to regular brown sugar.
No matter how you make this recipe, either following it exactly or making adjustments for your own flavor preferences, it’s a definite side dish superstar that won’t leave you with leftovers.
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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Casserole Ingredients:
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup light cream
Topping Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter, melted
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Directions:
1. Mix casserole ingredients together, beating well until smooth.
2. Place into greased 2 quart casserole dish.
3. Combine brown sugar and flour for topping, being sure to smooth any lumps.
4. Add pecans and butter to topping mixture. Pour topping evenly over top of sweet potatoes in casserole dish.
5. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 to 35 minutes. Serves 8.
Can My Kids Help Me With This Recipe?
Having your kids help you cook is a great thing. Cooking with your kids will give you many lasting memories together, and will help you teach them important life skills. If you're wondering whether you can make this recipe with your kids, the answer is yes! This is a relatively simple recipe to put together, making it perfect for kids.
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Of course, before inviting your kids to help you in the kitchen, you should ensure they understand kitchen safety. Your kids should know to never touch a hot surface. They should know to never point sharp objects at another person. While carrying a sharp object, the point should face the floor and they should not run. In fact, they should not be running in the kitchen at all. They could fall and seriously injure themselves. Keep young children away from hot surfaces and sharp objects.
With this recipe, you can have your kids help you mix together the ingredients. Take turns beating the ingredients until this step is finished. Then, have them help you make the topping! If any of your children are too young to handle a mixer, this is a step they can help you with instead. Don't let small children place anything in the oven. They can watch, but they're too young to safely handle this step.
Your children will appreciate the food they eat more if they have to help prepare it! The younger you start teaching your children how to cook, the better off they'll be. Of course, you should never rely on your children to cook for you. It is your responsibility as a parent to provide for them. Considering that, though, there's absolutely nothing wrong with having them lend you a helping hand.
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