Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

Steps

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1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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2. 2
   Peel the 3 lbs of sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
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3. 3
   Transfer the cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
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   Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
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5. 5
   Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally to remove excess moisture.
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6. 6
   Mash the sweet potatoes with a masher or large fork until smooth.
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   Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined.
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8. 8
   Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
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9. 9
   Chop 1 cup of pecans into pieces.
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    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well with a whisk or fork. Stir in 1/4 cup melted and cooled butter, then fold in the chopped pecans.
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    Sprinkle the pecan streusel mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer, ensuring it's distributed as a crumbly topping rather than clumped together.
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    Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
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