Best 8 Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for pecan crusted sweet potato casserole? This classic Southern dish is a must-have at any holiday or special occasion meal. With its creamy sweet potato filling, crunchy pecan topping, and gooey marshmallow center, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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You can't have a holiday dinner without a sweet potato souffle! And this is a wonderful version. I got this from my mother-in-law, who got the recipe from a neighbor.

Provided by Mienna

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¾ cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover sweet potatoes with water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with white sugar, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, and flour in another bowl. Pour margarine over pecan mixture; toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pecan topping is hard, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

PECAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Creamy sweet potatoes are treated to a brown-sugar-and-pecan topping in this pared-down casserole. "I like to double the recipe for my company's Thanksgiving potluck," Tina Browning writes from Lehigh Acres, Florida. "Everyone loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potato in a bowl; mash. Stir in the sugar, milk, egg, butter and vanilla until blended. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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This convenient sweet potato casserole with pecan topping calls for canned sweet potatoes, so preparation time is minimal. The nutty brown sugar topping adds a bit of crunch. -Anita Briner, Etters, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (40 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add the eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SWEET POTATO-PECAN CASSEROLE



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Top Ellie Krieger's Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole recipe from Food Network Magazine with brown sugar and chopped pecans for Thanksgiving or as an any-day side.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 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 until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon 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.
  • Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams

PECAN CRUSTED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is an extra sweet and wonderful version of Sweet Potato Casserole. A favorite at my house during Thanksgiving! Feeds a crowd.

Provided by M Harris

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 -10 sweet potatoes
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 -3 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 -3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Peel, boil, and mash sweet potatoes to yeild approx 6 cups. (If using canned sweet potatoes: use two large and one small can rinsed and drained).
  • Combine mashed sweet pototoes with remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 greased baking dish.
  • In separate bowl, combine pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar. Coat well.
  • Gradually add flour to coated pecans until slightly crumbly.
  • Top casserole with pecan mixture covering as much of the surface as possible.
  • Bake uncovered 30-45 minutes at 375 degrees until top is browned and crusty. Casserole will set up during baking.
  • Cool slightly and serve!

PECAN CRUSTED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups pre-baked sweet potatoes {much more flavorful this way - Prick with a fork (10x per potato all over) then bake in oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours depending on size.} {If in a hurry prick them with a fork (10x per potato all over) then cook in microwave per microwave potato instructions.}
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*F Once sweet potatoes are cooked slice in half and scoop flesh out of each potato and put into a medium sized bowl. Blend with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13 inch pan. In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Using a pasty blender or knives or forks, cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse and resembles small peas. Stir in the chopped pecans. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is light brown.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN CRUMBLE



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This roasted sweet potato casserole gets the special treatment with a spiced pecan crumble topping.

Provided by Andrew J

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
½ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potatoes and oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Lay on a shallow baking sheet.
  • Roast until slightly charred, about 45 minutes, turning regularly to prevent burning on the bottom.
  • While potatoes are roasting, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and flour in a medium-sized bowl. Add 3 tablespoons butter and cut into the dry ingredients. Stir in pecans until evenly mixed. Set crumble mixture aside.
  • Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, remaining 7 tablespoons butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Set aside until potatoes are done roasting.
  • Remove potatoes from oven and reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer sweet potatoes to the brown sugar mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss until well combined.
  • Spoon sweet potato mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Top with crumble mixture, distributing evenly to form a crust.
  • Bake in the hot oven until lightly browned on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 233.8 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Southern favorite made with sweet taters. * topping can be doubled for a thicker crunchier crust if wanted.

Provided by Kathy J.

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup pecans (chopped)
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all main recipe ingredients together with a mixer. Pour into a large greased casserole pan.
  • Mix all topping ingredients together and crumble on top of sweet potato mixture. Bake for approximately 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.8, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 363.8, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 59.3, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • For the best results, use sweet potatoes that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook faster.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, make the pecan topping.
  • Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • Combine the pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, top them with the pecan topping.
  • Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Pecan-crusted sweet potato casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavors, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give pecan-crusted sweet potato casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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