Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/3 cup honey; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/3 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 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.
3
Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly.
5
Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth.
6
Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
7
Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes.
8
Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.
9
Per serving: Calories 160; Fat 4 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 180 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 3 g
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Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

518

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, 1/3 cup honey, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato-Pecan 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.

Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole

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