Best 9 Pecan Sweet Potato Bake With Cinnamon Recipes

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Pecan sweet potato bake with cinnamon is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delicious and comforting dish that is easy to make. The combination of sweet potatoes, pecans, and cinnamon creates a flavor that is both sweet and savory. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It is a healthy and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON PECAN CRUNCH



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Change your typical mashed sweet potatoes with this colorful, easy side dish. Saigon cinnamon is the best choice for this dish but, of course, any cinnamon will work well.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup dried cranberries
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and salt in large bowl.
  • Add sweet potatoes and cranberries; toss to coat well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Dot with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl.
  • Cut in remaining 2 tablespoons butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from oven and stir gently.
  • Sprinkle with pecan topping.
  • Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes longer or until sweet potatoes are tender and topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 285.8, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 21.8, Protein 4.5

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON PECAN CRUNCH



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Change up your typical mashed sweet potatoes with this colorful, easy side dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, Ground, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup dried cranberries
6 tablespoons butter, cut up, divided
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon each of the cinnamon and ginger, and salt in large bowl. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat well. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cranberries. Dot with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, mix flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and ginger in medium bowl. Cut in remaining 4 tablespoons butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Stir in pecans. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and stir gently. Sprinkle evenly with pecan topping.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes longer or until sweet potatoes are tender and topping is lightly browned.

PECAN SWEET POTATO BAKE WITH CINNAMON



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This sweet and savory casserole is part of our traditional Christmas dinner. It goes great with any meaty entree. -Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or just until tender. Drain. Cool slightly; peel and cube., In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the sugar, milk, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, flour, salt and vanilla. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Combine the nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND PECANS



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This winning holiday dish is almost a dessert before you get to the pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for casserole
5 pounds sweet potatoes
7 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 2-quart casserole, and set aside. Bake the potatoes until almost tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Slip off the skins. Cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine; set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the pecans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans have been coated and have caramelized, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the pecans to the sweet-potato mixture, and gently stir to combine. Transfer to he prepared casserole, and bake, stirring 2 or 3 times, until potatoes are caramelized and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN-CINNAMON CRUNCH



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This recipe features tender chunks of sweet potatoes coated with a brown sugar mix and a golden-brown streusel topping. Folks won't be able to get enough of this mouthwatering side dish. -Mary Meek, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter
CRUNCH:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter., Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes; stir. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans., Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN SWEET POTATO BAKE



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The luscious sweet potato pecan recipe was handed down through my husband's family, and it's become a tradition for me to serve it during the holidays. Everyone loves it! -Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until light and fluffy. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , For topping, combine the brown sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Fold in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

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 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!

TRADITIONAL SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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This a family tradition handed down from a former coworker, Rachel. We have it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Big hit with the family.

Provided by Lori Foster

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
⅔ cup raisins
⅔ cup shredded coconut
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and allow to cool.
  • Mash potatoes to a smooth consistency with a fork or potato masher. Mix in raisins, coconut, sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Transfer potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix together 1/2 cup melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Sugar 22 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, firm sweet potatoes. Avoid potatoes that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the sweet potatoes and pecans by hand. Just be sure to grate them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • If you want a sweeter bake, add an extra tablespoon or two of maple syrup or honey.
  • For a crunchier topping, add an extra 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  • This bake can be made ahead of time. Simply prepare it as directed and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake it as directed.

Conclusion:

Pecan sweet potato bake with cinnamon is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and is packed with flavor. This bake is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish, give pecan sweet potato bake with cinnamon a try. You won't be disappointed!

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