sweet potato-pecan casserole

(2 RATINGS)
42 Pinches
Jacksonville, NC
Updated on Oct 15, 2011

If you aren't a fan of sweet potatoes you should give this a shot. I wasn't a fan of them till I had this.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - cooking spray
  • 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 - egg, large
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • - kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

How To Make sweet potato-pecan casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam till tender, 20-25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let them cool slightly. Add the honey, egg,1/2 tsp cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  • Step 3
    Mix the brown sugar,pecans, and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40-45 minutes.

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #potato
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #pecan

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