Description
This dish features sweet potatoes baked until creamy and topped with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Mix chopped pecans, flour, and remaining brown sugar in another bowl. Sprinkle this over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is set.
Notes
Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different flavor. For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free alternative. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, baked dish, holiday side, comfort food, pecans