Sweet Potatoes with a Pecan Topping
Elevate your holiday table or everyday dinner with these irresistible Sweet Potatoes with a Pecan Topping, a delightful balance of creamy, spiced sweetness and nutty, crispy perfection. This comforting side dish starts with velvety mashed sweet potatoes blended with butter, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, then topped with a glorious maple-pecan streusel that bakes to golden brown perfection. Ready in just under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for festive gatherings or cozy family meals. Serve it warm and watch as the rich, indulgent flavors make it an instant favorite. Perfect for lovers of sweet-and-savory sides, this dish is a must-try twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into large chunks.
Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, milk, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly into a greased 9x13” baking dish.
In a medium bowl, prepare the pecan topping by combining the flour, remaining 2 tablespoons of butter (melted), remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar, chopped pecans, and maple syrup. Mix until crumbly.
Crumble the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Allow the dish to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.8 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.3 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 1629 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.3 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*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.
