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Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Delicious Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole topped with buttery pecans, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baker
  • large rimmed baking sheet
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt

Pecan Topping

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar packed or dark brown sugar
  • ¾ cup pecan halves or pieces, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves finely snipped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch fine salt

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to catch the sweet potato drippings. Grease a 9-inch square baker with butter or cooking spray.
  • Prick each sweet potato with a fork about 5 times so steam can escape. Bake until they yield easily to a gentle squeeze, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, then cool.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Slice each potato in half and scoop the insides into a large mixing bowl, discarding the skins.
  • Add melted butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Whip until smooth and creamy. Scoop into the prepared baker.
  • In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, pecans, optional rosemary, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly incorporated, then dollop over the sweet potato filling.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until pecans are golden, and filling is warmed through. Serve. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

Notes

Recipe can be made dairy-free or nut-free with substitutions. Can be prepared in advance and frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Casserole, gluten free, holiday recipes, Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole, sweet potato, Vegetarian
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