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Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecans

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350
A comforting and flavorful sweet potato casserole topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Zest from 1 medium orange orange zest
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Boil, peel, and mash sweet potatoes into 4 cups of puree.
  • Mix sweet potato puree with milk, maple syrup, egg, spices, salt, and orange zest. Spread in baking dish.
  • Combine pecans, flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for topping. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, add more pecans or a drizzle of honey before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potato