Ultimate Candied Sweet Potato Casserole | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1-inch chunks
• 5 lbs sweet potatoes (about 8 medium) peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1½ teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg white lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• pinch ground cumin
• 2 cups pecans, halved