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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes with a fork, and place them on a large microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until the potatoes are very fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove the plate from the microwave and allow the sweet potatoes to rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Microwave in batches if necessary.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Scoop the baked sweet potato flesh from the skins and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, butter, cream or half and half, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher or hand mixer until it is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs to the bowl and mix until smooth and well combined.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Place the bacon, pecans, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine. Drizzle the melted butter into the bowl and mix until the mixture forms large crumbs.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the sweet potatoes.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Bake the casserole on middle rack of oven until the crumble is golden brown and the dish is gently bubbling at the edges, 30-35 minutes.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Pecan Crumble
Allow the sweet potato casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.