Best 7 Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping Recipes

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**Treat Your Taste Buds to a Culinary Delight: Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping and More Sweet Potato Recipes**

Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of sweet potato recipes, starting with the irresistible Whipped Sweet Potatoes topped with a tantalizing Brown Sugar Pecan Topping. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring velvety smooth sweet potatoes complemented by a crunchy pecan topping caramelized in brown sugar. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a hit at any gathering.

But that's not all! We have a treasure trove of other sweet potato recipes to satisfy your cravings. From the classic Roasted Sweet Potatoes with a medley of herbs and spices to the innovative Sweet Potato Fries with a zesty dipping sauce, there's something for every palate.

Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Sweet Potato Soup, a comforting and nutritious meal. Or, try our Sweet Potato Casserole, a Southern classic featuring a sweet potato filling topped with a crispy pecan streusel.

For a healthier twist, our Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Salsa offer a refreshing and flavorful option. And if you're looking for a unique side dish, our Sweet Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche will impress your guests.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our collection of sweet potato recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delightful dishes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Slice sweet potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot with cold water and let it come to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook for 20-30 more minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the water and return the potatoes back the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, vanilla, and nutmeg. Whip the mixture with a food processor, hand mixer, stand mixer, immersion blender, masher, or a fork.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 cal

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.

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

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR-PECAN TOPPING



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Make and share this Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar-Pecan Topping recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

22 ounces red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (yams, about 2 large)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups corn flakes, crushed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Make sweet potatoes:.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain; transfer potatoes to large bowl and add butter.
  • Using electric mixer, beat until smooth.
  • Add egg, sugar, spice and salt; beat to blend.
  • Transfer mixture to 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
  • Bake potatoes until beginning to brown around edges and slightly puffed, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare topping:.
  • Mix together all ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Spoon topping evenly over potatoes.
  • Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.2, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 144.5, Sodium 233.6, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 53.7, Protein 6.3

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR-PECAN TOPPING



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Categories     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

For sweet potatoes
22 ounces red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt
For topping
1 1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed
1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Make sweet potatoes:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; transfer potatoes to large bowl and add butter. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add egg, sugar, spice and salt; beat to blend. Transfer mixture to 8 x 8-inch baking dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Bake potatoes until beginning to brown around edges and slightly puffed, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare topping:
  • Mix together all ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Spoon topping evenly over potatoes. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes longer.

SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN CRUMB TOPPING



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My fave way to make sweet potatoes. Always requested to bring for Turkey day meals. The topping puts these above the rest!

Provided by F-16 momma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place potatoes in boiling water and simmer for 20 min, or until tender; drain and cool slightly.
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl; add half and half, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp salt and vanilla and beat at medium speed until smooth (or mash with potato masher to desired consistancy).
  • Add eggs and mix well; scrape into a 13 x 9 dish coated with cooking spray.
  • For topping: sprinkle marshmallows over top.
  • Combine flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in pecans and sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Bake for 30-40 min, or until golden brown.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for Scott Jones without this sensational side dish. "The caramelized pecan topping is a great change from marshmallows, but I don't think it's any lighter," he writes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Can you trim it down?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and place in a food processor. Add the eggs, butter, milk and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked sweet potatoes or canned sweet potatoes.
  • If you don't have a mixer, you can mash the sweet potatoes by hand with a potato masher.
  • For a smoother texture, peel the sweet potatoes before cooking.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the sweet potatoes before mashing to enhance their flavor.
  • For a crispy pecan topping, toast the pecans in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the topping.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar or maple syrup instead.
  • Serve the whipped sweet potatoes immediately, or they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Whipped sweet potatoes with brown sugar pecan topping is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy topping, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve sweet potatoes, give this recipe a try!

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