Pecan Sweet Potato Bake
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pecan Sweet Potato Bake! Featuring velvety mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with brown sugar, a hint of vanilla, and warm cinnamon spice, this dish is topped with a buttery, pecan-studded crumble for the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy textures. This easy-to-make casserole is baked to golden perfection in under an hour, making it ideal for both novices and seasoned cooks. Whether served as a Thanksgiving side dish or a cozy autumn treat, this crowd-pleaser bursts with comforting flavors and seasonal charm. Don’t forget to savor the crisp pecan topping that makes every bite unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-2 inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until fully combined and creamy.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, prepare the pecan topping by combining the chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, brown sugar (for topping), and melted unsalted butter (for topping). Mix until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 210.9 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.3 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 974 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
