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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a large microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until the potatoes are very fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove the plate from the microwave and allow the sweet potatoes to cool until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Microwave in batches if necessary.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Scoop the baked sweet potato flesh from the skins into a large mixing bowl. Discard the skins. Add the brown sugar, butter, cream, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher or hand mixer until it is smooth and creamy. Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and stir to combine until smooth.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Place the pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine. Drizzle the melted butter over the pecan mixture and stir until the mixture forms large crumbs.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the sweet potatoes.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Bake the casserole on middle rack of oven until the crumble is golden brown and the dish is gently bubbling at the edges, 30-35 minutes.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Allow the sweet potato casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.