sweet potato-pecan casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Erica Zulauf
Jacksonville, NC

If you aren't a fan of sweet potatoes you should give this a shot. I wasn't a fan of them till I had this.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For sweet potato-pecan casserole

  • cooking spray
  • 3 1/2 lb
    sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/3 c
    honey
  • 1
    egg, large
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground ginger
  • kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped pecans

How To Make sweet potato-pecan casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam till tender, 20-25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let them cool slightly. Add the honey, egg,1/2 tsp cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  • 3
    Mix the brown sugar,pecans, and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40-45 minutes.

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