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4.50 from 2 votes

Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole

A copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel's Sweet Potato Casserole that gives a deliciously smooth and silky sweet potato filling with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Thanksgiving
Author: Melanie Cagle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lb Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut into 1" pieces
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter unsalted

Topping

  • 3 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • ⅓ Cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

  • Add the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes to a pot of cold water that covers them by 1". Turn on the heat and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Drain the water from the pot and put back onto the heat - it should evaporate any leftover water. Mash with a potato masher while the heat is still on.
  • After a few minutes when all the water has definitely gone, add the butter, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, flour and milk. Give a stir then add the eggs.
  • Mash together until completely combined and no lumps remain.
  • Grease an 11"x7" casserole dish with cooking spray and pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish.
  • For the topping, take a small pot and melt the butter with the brown sugar.
  • While that's happening sprinkle the pecans evenly all over the top of the sweet potatoes.
  • Once the brown sugar has melted into the butter remove from the heat and evenly pour over the top of the sweet potato mixture and pecans.
  • Place the dish into the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and allow to sit for 15 minutes before digging in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 233mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g
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