Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Basic Information
- Servings: 6
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 50.03
- Health score: 8.00
- Weight Watcher points: 5.00
Summary
Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Casserole is a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe with 6 servings. One serving contains 285 calories, 6g of protein, and 11g of fat. For 98 cents per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a very reasonably priced recipe for fans of American food. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. Only a few people really liked this side dish. Head to the store and pick up ground cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 45%, which is solid. Try Pecan Streusel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole, and Twice Baked Sweet Potato Potato Skins with Pecan Streusel (akan Individual Sweet Potato Casserole) for similar recipes.
Ingredients
sweet potatoes2.5 pounds
eggs2 large
butter3 tablespoons
brown sugar2 tablespoons
kosher salt1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon0.5 teaspoon
ground ginger0.5 teaspoon
nutmeg1 pinch
pepper6 servings
pecans0.25 cup
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Put the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and pierce each one 2 or 3 times with a fork.
Step 3
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.
Step 4
Set aside to cool.
Step 5
Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F.
Step 6
Scoop the sweet potato out of their skins and into a medium bowl.
Step 7
Discard the skins.
Step 8
Mash the potatoes until smooth.
Step 9
Add the eggs, butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and pepper to taste.
Step 10
Whisk the mixture until smooth.
Step 11
Butter an 8 by 8-inch casserole.
Step 12
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pan and sprinkle the top with the pecans.
Step 13
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a bit puffy.
Step 14
Serve immediately.
Categories
Cuisines: American
Dish Types: side dish
Diets: gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian
Occasions: fall, thanksgiving, winter