maple pecan sweet potatoes

19 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Mar 22, 2015

This recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance. Just bake the potatoes and assemble the casserole. Then refrigerate and bake just before serving. My kids have always fought over the marshmallow or pecan topping....this one has both.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • - cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallow
  • 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped

How To Make maple pecan sweet potatoes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork; place on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly; seel and mash in a large bowl.
  • Step 3
    Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Step 4
    Stir the half-and-half and the next 8 ingredients (through egg) into the sweet potatoes. Spoon the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle with the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans. Bake 12 minutes or until the marshmallows are slightly melted. Serve immediately.

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Category: Potatoes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes

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