Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SWEET POTATO FILLING:; 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium); 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Vegetable cooking spray; PECAN TOPPING:; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

SWEET POTATO FILLING:
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable cooking spray
PECAN TOPPING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

1
Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0. Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
2
Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. softened butter, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3
Pulse flour and 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a food processor until combined. Add 1 Tbsp. cold butter, and process 45 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in finely chopped pecans. Sprinkle mixture over Sweet Potato Filling in baking dish.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SWEET POTATO FILLING:, 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

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