Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Aug 11th 2024
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped Priester's pecans
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2-3 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 5 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3-4 cup mini marshmallows
Directions:
1. Potatoes can be boiled, drained, and then mashed or cooked in a slow cooker. If using slow cooker, add sweet potatoes and water to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain slow cooker.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mash cooked sweet potatoes. Add eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and milk (or heavy cream) and mix until smooth.
3. Spread potato mixture in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. In a bowl combine brown sugar, flour, 1/3 cup melted butter, and pecans and mix well with a spoon. Sprinkle mixture over potatoes. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until pecans are caramelized.
4. Spread marshmallows evenly over pecan mixture. Return to oven for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are puffy and lightly browned. Serve immediately.