Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon, Brown Sugar Crumble

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Have a cast iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish ready.
• Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender, about 10–15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, drain, and transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash until smooth.

Make the Sweet Potato Base:

• Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter, heavy cream, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes until fully combined.
• Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared cast iron skillet.

Prepare the Brown Sugar Crumble:

• In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and crumbled bacon.
• Stir until the mixture forms moist crumbles.
• Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Bake the Casserole:

• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.