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Fluffy and Rich Southern Sweet Potato Soufflé with Pecan Topping

A spoonful of fluffy sweet potato souffle being lifted from a white baking dish topped with pecan streusel.
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Make this classic Southern Sweet Potato Soufflé for your holiday table. It achieves a light, airy texture while remaining rich and creamy, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (use canned yams for ease)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour. Mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the sweet potato mixture until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of flour (optional, for binding). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato batter.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the soufflé is set in the center and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let the soufflé cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • For an easier preparation, you can use canned sweet potatoes or yams, drained well.
  • If you prefer a marshmallow topping instead of pecans, skip the pecan topping ingredients and top the batter with 1 cup of mini marshmallows during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  • This dish works well as a Thanksgiving side dish or a comforting fall dessert.

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