**Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans: A Delightful Southern Treat**
Mashed sweet potatoes are a classic Southern dish that is both delicious and versatile. They can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a dessert. This article provides three unique recipes for mashed sweet potatoes with pecans, each with its own distinct flavor profile.
The first recipe is a classic mashed sweet potato dish with a hint of maple syrup and cinnamon. The second recipe adds a touch of heat with the addition of chili powder and cayenne pepper. The third recipe is a unique take on mashed sweet potatoes with the addition of roasted garlic and goat cheese.
All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your mashed sweet potatoes sweet, spicy, or savory, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.
SLOW COOKER MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICY PECAN TOPPING
These sweet potatoes cook in the slow cooker, leaving your stove and oven free for other dishes. The spicy pecan topping may be made while the potatoes cook, or up to 3 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 4h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place sweet potato chunks into a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir orange juice, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, orange zest, and ginger in a bowl. Pour over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover and cook on Low until sweet potatoes are very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour. Cooking time will vary with the size of the chunks and the age of the sweet potatoes.
- Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine candied ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set spice mixture aside.
- Heat pecans in a nonstick pan until lightly toasted, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted. Mix in spice mixture and stir until pecans are coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar and water and mix to coat all the pecans. Cook until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly, about 2 more minutes.
- Spread out pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and allow to cool.
- Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream, and salt. Lightly chop the cooled pecans and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 127.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS
This convenient sweet potato casserole with pecan topping calls for canned sweet potatoes, so preparation time is minimal. The nutty brown sugar topping adds a bit of crunch. -Anita Briner, Etters, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add the eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PECAN SWEET POTATO BAKE
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
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 :
YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
My family begs me to make this creamy baked dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes it so good is the pecan topping! Try it and I'm sure it will become your new tradition!
Provided by TINA B
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
QUICK AND EASY MASHED SWEET POTATOES
This is my favorite quick and easy recipe. For more flavor, add maple syrup.
Provided by Master Chef
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; mash butter, garlic, basil, and thyme into the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS
Very yummy! South Beach Friendly for Phase 2&3. I looked and didnt see one quiet like this. Great for your everyday dinner, or for a holiday meal. This recipe serves 2, use the multiplier provided to adjust the serving size.
Provided by CookbookCarrie
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time P20DT10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel potatoes and chop into medium-sized chunks.
- Cover with water in a large pot and boil until pieces are easily pierced with a fork.
- While Sweet potatoes cook, spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in oven to toast.
- When potatoes are done, drain and add buttermilk, margarine, and spices and mash together.
- Use your blender or immersion blender to whip them smooth.
- Spray your serving dish lightly with Pam and put the potatoes in it.
- Top with the toasted Pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 313.3, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 3.6
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put all the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes; return to the saucepan over low heat. Cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and all but 2 tablespoons butter; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Gradually mash in the milk until creamy. Season with black pepper; transfer to a serving dish.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat until just beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the pecans; cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the brown sugar; pour over the mashed potatoes.
BOURBON PECAN SMASHED SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook 12 to 15 minutes until very tender. Drain sweet potatoes in a colander. Return pan to medium heat. Add butter to the pan. When butter melts, add nuts and toast for 2 minutes. Add sugar and let it bubble. Add bourbon and cook out alcohol, 1 minute. Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes. Smash with a masher and season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid potatoes with blemishes or bruises.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking. This will help them cook evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them. The skins can be very hot.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and mash them with a fork or potato masher. You can also use a food processor or blender to make a smooth puree.
- Add butter, milk, and spices to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
- Serve the mashed sweet potatoes immediately or store them in the refrigerator for later use.
Conclusion:
Mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With so many different ways to make mashed sweet potatoes, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give mashed sweet potatoes a try!
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