candied mashed sweet potatoes

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Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Aug 1, 2015

The liqueur and the pumpkin pie spice are what makes this sweet potato casserole different from others I've seen. Recipe: BHG Our Best Recipes Photo: advpossys.com 08-01-15

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup irish cream liqueur, orange liqueur, praline liqueur, or milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make candied mashed sweet potatoes

  • Step 1
    Wash sweet potatoes; pierce with a fork. Bake in a preheated 350º oven on a greased baking sheet for about 1-1/4 hours or until tender.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a heavy small skillet, cook and stir pecans, granulated sugar, and the 1 Tbsp. butter over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until sugar melts and turns golden brown.
  • Step 3
    Immediately remove from heat; spread nut mixture onto a second greased baking sheet; separate into clusters. Cool completely.
  • Step 4
    Lightly grease a 2-qt. square or rectangular baking dish. Scoop sweet potato pulp into a large mixing bowl; discard peel. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in liqueur, the 2 Tbsp. butter, the brown sugar, spice and salt. Beat until fluffy. Spread in prepared baking dish.
  • Step 5
    Chop nut mixture into small pieces; sprinkle on sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until heated through.

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