Sweet Potato Casserole

A staple dish that has to be at every Thanksgiving (in my opinion). I absolutely love Sweet Potatoes in most forms though anyways.

What you need:

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 cup pecans (chopped and toasted)

• 2 large eggs (lighly beaten)

• 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Filling:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

Pecan Topping:

• 1 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

• 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Lets get started:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Butter or spray with baking spray a 9x13 inch casserole or baking dish. Set aside.

3. Add 2 cups of pecans to a baking sheet and roast for a few minutes. Watch closely to not burn them. Remove from oven, cool, and roughly chop.

4. Peel, cube, and wash sweet potatoes. Add the cubed potatoes to a dutch oven or large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15 minutes, when pierced with a fork, the potatoes should be tender.

5. Drain cooked sweet potatoes, mash, and set aside to cool off a bit.

6. Once Cool, add the brown sugar, melted butter, 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly beaten eggs, milk, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine until smooth.

7. Then in a small bowl, using a fork mix together the cinnamon topping ingredients; the softened butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon until soft crumbs form. Set aside.

8. Combine all the ingredients from the "Pecan Topping" section except marshmallows. Stir and set aside.

Putting it all together:

1. Add half of the mashed sweet potatoes mix to the prepared pan, distribute evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.

2. Sprinkle half of the Cinnamon Filling mixture on top of the mashed potatoes.

3. Add the remaining sweet mashed potato filling, distribute evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.

4. Sprinkle the Pecan Filling mixture on top of the mashed potatoes.

5. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows if using.

6. Sprinkle the remaining Cinnamon Filling mixture on top

7. Bake for 30 minutes, until the filling is hot and the topping has browned.

8. If the marshmallow starts to brown too quickly, spray some foil with baking spray and cover the casserole, greased side down, careful to not touch the toppings.

9. Serve warm.