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Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease the baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
2
Remove the skin and thinly slice your sweet potatoes. Place them in the casserole dish.
3
Combine the egg, evaporated milk, sugar, melted butter and vanilla into a medium sized bowl to make the custard.
4
Pour the custard over the sweet potatoes, mixing it thoroughly to coat all the potatoes.
5
Sprinkle cinnamon over top of the potatoes and custard mixture.
6
Combine the crumble topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the covered potatoes.
7
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 55 mins.
8
Remove the casserole from oven and turn on broil or to the highest setting.
9
Cover the top with marshmallows and put back in the oven for 2-3 mins to allow the marshmallows to get nice and toasted.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-Bake Sweet Potatoes for Optimal Texture 🍠Roast or microwave sweet potatoes until just tender before mashing to remove excess moisture, preventing a watery casserole and ensuring the filling sets properly with a creamy consistency.
- Toast Pecans Before the Crunch Topping 🥜Lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before mixing into the topping to deepen their flavor and enhance the caramelized, buttery crunch that contrasts beautifully with the sweet potato base.
- Add Marshmallows in the Final Minutes ☁️Sprinkle marshmallows on top only during the last 5-8 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning and burning, achieving a golden, toasted exterior while maintaining soft, pillowy centers.
- Brown Your Butter for Deeper Pecan Topping Flavor 🧈Melt butter over medium heat until it foams and turns golden-brown before combining with pecans and brown sugar for a more complex, nutty flavor that elevates the entire crunch layer.
- Make Ahead and Chill Overnight for Better Integration 🕐Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and the filling to set firmer, then bake when ready—this improves texture and makes holiday cooking more manageable.
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