Sweet Potato Casserole Divine
🕒 Total Time: 37 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
🍽️ Servings: 12
Description:
This Sweet Potato Casserole Divine is a creation born out of necessity and love for delicious flavors. Crafted by someone who couldn’t find a perfect recipe that encapsulated all their preferences, this dish promises a culinary journey that will tantalize even the most sophisticated palates. With a harmonious blend of spices and a sticky sweet topping that resembles candy, it’s a crowd-pleaser for both adults and kids alike. After gracing the Thanksgiving table two years ago, this dish earned its creator the endearing title of “sweet potato queen,” a crown that hasn’t been lost since.
Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cream sherry
- 1/4 cup eggs
- 2 tsp apple pie spice
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup coconut
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 650.1
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2g
- Cholesterol: 75.9mg
- Sodium: 242.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 83.2g
- Fiber: 8.7g
- Sugar: 45.3g
- Protein: 6.9g
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine the main dish ingredients in a large bowl, ensuring they meld together harmoniously.
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Pour the mixture into a lightly sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan, ensuring a smooth distribution.
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In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until crumbly.
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Stir in the pecans and coconut, ensuring they are evenly distributed within the crumbly mixture.
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Spread the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes, covering them entirely.
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Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the topping to become golden brown and crisp.
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If the top starts looking too dark during baking, cover it with foil to prevent burning.
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Serve warm and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in this Sweet Potato Casserole Divine.
Cooking Tips:
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Make-Ahead: Prepare the sweet potato mixture and topping in advance, then assemble and bake just before serving.
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Customize: Feel free to adjust the spices and sweetness levels to suit your personal preferences.
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Presentation: Garnish with additional toasted pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra visual appeal.
This Sweet Potato Casserole Divine is not just a dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece that will elevate any meal, whether it’s a holiday feast or a cozy family dinner. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your recipe collection.
