Best 9 Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Pecans Recipes

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**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.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW COOKER MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICY PECAN TOPPING



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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

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon Crystallized Ginger (Dried) FSP
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
kosher salt to taste
1 sprig fresh mint

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



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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

2 cans (40 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

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



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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 :

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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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

4 cups sweet potato, cubed
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans

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



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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

6 sweet potatoes
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme

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



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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

1/2 lb sweet potato
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
1/4 tablespoon margarine (No Trans Fats)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg (fresh grated)
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk, warmed
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 to 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar

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



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans, a couple of handfuls
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ounces bourbon
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper

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



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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.

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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