Best 10 Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures in our collection of butter pecan sweet potato recipes. These culinary gems transform ordinary sweet potatoes into extraordinary treats, offering a medley of sweet, savory, and nutty notes that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Southern staple of candied sweet potatoes, elevated with a pecan-studded streusel topping, to the globally-inspired fusion of sweet potato curry with a hint of Indian spices, these recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences. Dive into the decadent decadence of butter pecan sweet potato casserole, where creamy sweet potatoes intertwine with a luscious pecan-praline sauce, or explore the innovative sweet potato fries with pecan crust, a crispy and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique and memorable culinary experience, sure to impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER-PECAN SWEET POTATOES



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This sweet and spicy side dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser on Thanksgiving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium sweet potatoes (5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1/3 cup pecan pieces
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel potatoes and halve lengthwise; slice crosswise 1/2 inch thick. On a baking sheet, toss potatoes with olive oil; season with coarse salt.
  • Transfer half the potatoes to a second baking sheet; cook both sheets until potatoes are tender, tossing occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with butter, brown sugar, pecan pieces, and cayenne pepper, dividing evenly. Bake until sugar is caramelized and hard, about 10 minutes. Gently toss; serve immediately.

PECAN SWEET POTATO BAKE



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The luscious sweet potato pecan recipe was handed down through my husband's family, and it's become a tradition for me to serve it during the holidays. Everyone loves it! -Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until light and fluffy. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , For topping, combine the brown sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Fold in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR-PECAN BUTTER



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After moving to Texas from the north, I was introduced to baked sweet potatoes as a side dish, a nice change from the usual baking potato. These are "baked" in the microwave, a real time-saver!

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Try this method for toasting the pecans: Sprinkle chopped pecans on a paper plate and microwave on high for 1 or 2 minutes, they should smell toasted when they are done.
  • Scrub, but do not peel, the potatoes.
  • Pierce them in several places with a fork.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 12 minutes until done.
  • Meanwhile, combine the butter, sugar, and pecans.
  • Once potatoes are done, slice length wise, about 2/3 of the way down (do not cut through) and push end toward each other to "fluff" the potato and create a well for the butter.
  • Place a scoop of butter mixture into the center and wrap in foil until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 124.1, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 2.6

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BUTTER PECAN CRUMBLE TOPPING



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This is the BEST sweet potato casserole ever! The sweet potatoes are tender and creamy, while the streusel topping adds a delightful buttery crunch thanks to the pecans.

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Sides, Salads & Vegetables

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds raw sweet potatoes, diced into large chunks and boiled
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened cashewmilk)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup Fisher Pecan Halves

Steps:

  • To a large stockpot, add the sweet potato chunks, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 2.5 to 3-quart baking dish or a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • To the large bowl with the sweet potatoes, add the eggs, butter, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, optional nutmeg, optional cinnamon, and beat with a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed until combined and fluffy.
  • Turn out into baking dish, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula; set aside.
  • To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
  • Add the brown sugar, flour, salt, and toss with a fork or your fingers until moist crumbs form.
  • Add the pecans and toss to incorporate.
  • Evenly turn topping out over filling.
  • Bake the sweet potato casserole for about 45 minutes (or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours if you're prepping it in advance), or until top is lightly golden browned, set on the edges, and mostly set in the center. Mine took 50 minutes because I started with it cold from the fridge because I prepped it the night before. Baking time will vary based on pan used (glass or ceramic baking dishes will bake for longer than metal pans), oven, climate, ingredient variances, etc. Start checking at 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately. Extra will keep airtight for up to 1 week in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 84 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 82 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 358 grams sodium, Sugar 39 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND PECANS



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This winning holiday dish is almost a dessert before you get to the pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for casserole
5 pounds sweet potatoes
7 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 2-quart casserole, and set aside. Bake the potatoes until almost tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Slip off the skins. Cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine; set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the pecans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans have been coated and have caramelized, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the pecans to the sweet-potato mixture, and gently stir to combine. Transfer to he prepared casserole, and bake, stirring 2 or 3 times, until potatoes are caramelized and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS



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This maple-sweetened mashed sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar and pecan topping that bakes into a crunchy candylike crust.

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Food Processor     Nut     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Fall     Maple Syrup     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 12-14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the topping:
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)
¼ cup (½ stick) chilled butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
For the sweet potatoes:
5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes in processor.
  • Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in puréed sweet potatoes. Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
  • Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

CINNAMON SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



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This is my own sweet potato muffin recipe, and I make it often. My five grandchildren think these are delicious treats. -Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 egg
2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added butter or milk)
1 cup canola oil
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk egg, sweet potatoes and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm muffins. Freeze option: Freeze unglazed cooled muffins in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds. Glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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You can't have a holiday dinner without a sweet potato souffle! And this is a wonderful version. I got this from my mother-in-law, who got the recipe from a neighbor.

Provided by Mienna

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¾ cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover sweet potatoes with water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with white sugar, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, and flour in another bowl. Pour margarine over pecan mixture; toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pecan topping is hard, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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This is my favorite style of a Thanksgiving or Christmas time sweet potato side dish, since I'm not really a big fan of whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow toppings. This is a very sweet dish (candied) but more to my liking. The spice and pecans add a whole new level of taste and texture.

Provided by Stiritup

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce them halfway through with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until easily handled, at least 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice for topping in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Spread potato slices in a single layer in the dish and spoon a bit of topping over each slice. Add remaining potato slices in a second layer and sprinkle with remaining topping.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes. Use a serving spoon to dish this out, making sure to get to some of the sauce from the bottom for each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

BUTTER PECAN SWEET POTATO CRUNCH



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Sweet Potato Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes, drained and maxhed
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
0.5 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix (dry)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla. Pour sweet potato mixture into greased 13 x 9 cake pan.
  • Sprinkle dry cake mix on top. Cover with chopped pecans. Drizzle melted butter or margarine on top of pecans.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until center is firm. Chill well. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 226.3, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 23.6, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • For optimal results, select sweet potatoes that are firm and blemish-free, with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • If you prefer a more intense pecan flavor, toast the pecans in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  • For a crispier topping, use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  • If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the butter mixture for an extra touch of flavor.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately after baking to enjoy them at their best.

Conclusion:

Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes offer a delightful blend of sweet, nutty, and savory flavors, making them a perfect side dish for a variety of main courses. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, and pecans creates a dish that is both comforting and elegant, suitable for both casual and formal gatherings. The recipe is straightforward, requiring minimal effort and common ingredients, making it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. If you're looking for a dish that is not only delicious but also visually appealing, Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes should definitely be on your culinary radar.

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