Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans

This Sweet Potato Casserole is just like the traditional version but with a twist. Mashed with plenty of butter and brown sugar, topped with crunchy spiced pecans to balance the flavors, and broiled mini marshmallows makes this casserole more more than just sweet on sweet. Grab the Recipe!

Ingredients

1

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Cut in half and remove the inside of the sweet potato to a bowl with 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Mix with a hand held mixer until smooth.

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3

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4

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Can I make it ahead of time?

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