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Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole With Tahini

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This candied pecan sweet potato casserole with tahini is easy to make and will leave your guests wanting more and begging for the recipe.

Have This!

  • 5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup milk or heavy cream

Do This!

  • Potatoes can be boiled, drained, and then mashed OR cooked in a slow cooker. If using a slow cooker, add sweet potatoes and water to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain slow cooker.
  • Preheat oven to 375. Mash cooked sweet potatoes. Add eggs, vanilla, ½ cup melted butter, brown sugar, tahini, salt, and milk and mix until smooth.
  • Spread potato mixture in the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. In a bowl combine brown sugar, flour, ⅓ cup melted butter, and pecans and mix well. Sprinkle mixture over potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until pecans are caramelized.
  • Spread marshmallows evenly over pecan mixture. Return to oven for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are puffy and lightly browned. Serve immediately.