New Leaf - Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 5 pounds medium sweet potatoes halved
• 1/3 cup rosemary leaves chopped
• 1/3 cup sage leaves (about 30) roughly chopped, and divided in half
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups Panko or coarse breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup pecans chopped
• to taste Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper,
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups shallots (4 small or 2 large) chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated
• 1 cup (3oz) finely grated Parmesan
• 2 large eggs, blended