Amazing Sweet Potato Casserole is a Thanksgiving classic and so easy to make from scratch! This recipe has the perfect balance of savory and sweet with tons of texture and flavor!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter and set aside.
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Lay on a cutting board and cut in half.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Drain the water from the potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the melted butter, half & half, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon to the potatoes and use a hand masher (or hand mixer) to mash until smooth.
Pour into prepared baking dish and spread out evenly.
FOR THE TOPPING:
In a medium bowl stir together the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, pecans, salt and cinnamon until moistened.
Crumble the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until set.
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TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare as directed, but do not bake. Once the potatoes are cooled, cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.