- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For serving:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the diced sweet potatoes until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.
3. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add in the beaten eggs, sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, butter, and salt to make the crumb topping. Use your fingers to work the butter until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
6. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling in the baking dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream for added sweetness and creaminess.
Enjoy your delicious southern sweet potato casserole! This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, spices, and buttery topping creates a warm and comforting flavor that will have you coming back for seconds.