Sweet Potato Casserole

Let's turn this weird root into something creative and delicious!.. Who says that yams and marshmallow was a hit?

Ingredients:

For the Sweet Potatoes:

• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4-5 medium-sized sweet potatoes)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk (whole or evaporated)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• A pinch of salt

For the Topping:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into chunks and boil until they are fork-tender. Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
2. Mix Sweet Potato Base:
   • To the mashed sweet potatoes, add melted butter, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Transfer to Casserole Dish:
   • Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish or casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
4. Prepare Topping:
   • In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and melted butter to create the topping.
5. Add Topping:
   • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato mixture is heated through.
7. Serve:
   • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.