Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
Description
The Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans starts by baking whole sweet potatoes until tender, then scooping out the insides and mixing them with butter, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, egg, and vanilla extract. This mixture provides a sweet, creamy base with warm spice notes. The sweet potato mash is spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
A streusel topping made of brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans is prepared separately and sprinkled over the mashed sweet potatoes. The casserole is baked again to brown the topping and create a crunchy layer that contrasts with the smooth sweet potato underneath. After baking, it is rested briefly before serving to allow the layers to set.
This dish serves well as a comforting side, especially during colder months or holiday meals. The notes mention it can be prepared in advance and that the streusel topping should be added just before baking to maintain its texture. Using a food processor to puree the sweet potatoes is an alternative for an ultra-smooth texture.
Ingredients
For the sweet potato layer
- 2 lbs sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cooking spray
For the streusel
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on the pan in a single layer.
- Bake the potatoes until tender, 45 minutes to an hour.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them open, scoop out the insides and place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add the 3 tablespoons of melted butter, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, egg and vanilla to the bowl.
- Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash or beat the sweet potatoes until mostly smooth.
- Coat a 9 inch square pan or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in an even layer in the pan.
- In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, melted butter and pecans until large crumbs form. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- The casserole can be assembled a day ahead; add extra baking time if baking cold.
- Keep the streusel topping separate until just before baking to preserve crispness.
- For a very smooth texture, puree the sweet potatoes in a food processor instead of hand mashing.
- Use a 9-inch square or similarly sized baking dish with about 2-quart capacity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 21975IU | 440% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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