Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
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A must for our holiday dinners, our sweet potato casserole lightly sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a crunchy oat and pecan topping!
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Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into large chunks
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or other favorite
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, or coconut oil
Instructions
Make the Sweet Potato Mixture:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot, add the peeled and cut sweet potatoes and cover them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Then drain the potatoes into a colander in the sink and then place them back into the pot.
- With a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. (you can also use an immersion blender or hand mixer).
- In a small bowl, add the maple syrup, milk, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
- Then pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Make the Oat Topping:
- In a small bowl, add the oats, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and stir the oats are coated completely.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes in the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Store any leftover sweet potato casserole covered in plastic in the fridge for up to three days.
- Use 3 15 ounce cans of canned yams if you'd like.
- Bake the sweet potatoes at 375° F for 45 minutes or until soft and then, once cool to touch, scrape out the potato flesh from the skin into a large bowl.
- Swap the maple syrup for honey, coconut sugar or brown sugar.
- Use any milk you'd like.
- Use quick cooking oats if you'd like.
- Swap the pecans for chopped walnuts or sliced almonds or leave the nuts out altogether.
- Use regular, dairy-free butter or coconut oil for the topping. You can even swap it for maple syrup or honey.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
501mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
16201IU
(324%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 16201IU | 324% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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