PECAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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Creamy sweet potatoes are treated to a brown-sugar-and-pecan topping in this pared-down casserole. "I like to double the recipe for my company's Thanksgiving potluck," Tina Browning writes from Lehigh Acres, Florida. "Everyone loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potato in a bowl; mash. Stir in the sugar, milk, egg, butter and vanilla until blended. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Jaen-pierre Strydom
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I've made this casserole many times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Jayden Wheatley
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This casserole is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and loved by people of all ages. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nsengiyunva Ivan
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I'm a professional chef and I was impressed with this recipe. It's a great balance of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this casserole to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Jenay Oates
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I'm a college student on a budget, so I love that this casserole is so affordable to make. I can feed my whole family for less than $10!


Md ismail hossen
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I'm a busy mom, so I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. I simply made it the night before and then baked it on Thanksgiving Day. It was a huge hit!


harim Soultan
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I'm gluten-free, so I used gluten-free flour in this recipe and it turned out perfect! I would definitely make this casserole again.


ricardo ellison
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I'm vegan, so I substituted plant-based butter and milk in this recipe and it turned out delicious! I would definitely make this casserole again.


Mamun Hira
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I'm allergic to pecans, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe and it turned out great! I would definitely make this casserole again.


Big Perry
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Allah ditta Allah ditta
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The casserole was a bit dry. I would suggest adding more butter or milk.


maxamuud mahdi
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This casserole was a bit bland. I would suggest adding more salt and pepper.


Augustina Enchill
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The casserole was a bit too spicy for my liking. I would suggest using less cayenne pepper.


Pamela Twilla
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would suggest reducing the amount of sugar by half.


Jewel Sizil
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This casserole was a disaster! I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tabitha Wanjogu
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato casserole, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely amazing! The pecans added a nice crunch and the marshmallows were the perfect topping.


Maham Zaib
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OMG! This casserole is to die for! I love how the sweetness of the sweet potatoes pairs with the saltiness of the pecans. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Dewaka Baniya Chhetri
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Absolutely delicious! I made this casserole for a potluck and everyone raved about it. I'm definitely going to add this recipe to my collection.


ZAIN SHABRANI
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This was the easiest casserole I've ever made! I simply followed the recipe and it turned out perfectly. It was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner.


Ferrao simao Nhabinde
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My family and I loved this casserole! It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the pecans added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.