Best 8 Sweet Potato Mash With Crunchy Pecan Topping Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and textures create a symphony of sensations! Today, we embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for "Sweet Potato Mash with Crunchy Pecan Topping," a dish that blends the sweetness of roasted yams with the nutty crunch of caramelized pecans. It's the perfect side dish for your upcoming holiday feast, Thanksgiving dinner, or a cozy family meal. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this delectable creation!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk, warmed
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 to 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Put all the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes; return to the saucepan over low heat. Cook until any remaining water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and all but 2 tablespoons butter; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Gradually mash in the milk until creamy. Season with black pepper; transfer to a serving dish.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat until just beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the pecans; cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the brown sugar; pour over the mashed potatoes.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS



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This maple-sweetened mashed sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar and pecan topping that bakes into a crunchy candylike crust.

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Food Processor     Nut     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Fall     Maple Syrup     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 12-14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the topping:
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)
¼ cup (½ stick) chilled butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
For the sweet potatoes:
5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes in processor.
  • Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in puréed sweet potatoes. Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
  • Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

SLOW COOKER MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICY PECAN TOPPING



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These sweet potatoes cook in the slow cooker, leaving your stove and oven free for other dishes. The spicy pecan topping may be made while the potatoes cook, or up to 3 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon Crystallized Ginger (Dried) FSP
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
kosher salt to taste
1 sprig fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato chunks into a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir orange juice, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, orange zest, and ginger in a bowl. Pour over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on Low until sweet potatoes are very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour. Cooking time will vary with the size of the chunks and the age of the sweet potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine candied ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set spice mixture aside.
  • Heat pecans in a nonstick pan until lightly toasted, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted. Mix in spice mixture and stir until pecans are coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar and water and mix to coat all the pecans. Cook until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly, about 2 more minutes.
  • Spread out pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and allow to cool.
  • Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cream, and salt. Lightly chop the cooled pecans and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 127.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

SWEET POTATO CRUNCH CASSEROLE



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A Southern take on the traditional sweet potato casserole; a creamy sweet potato base covered liberally with a crunchy pecan praline topping. This dish is great even at room temperature.

Provided by kellyklsu

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth; spread into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Stir brown sugar, pecans, and 1/3 cup butter together in a bowl. Mix flour into pecan mixture using your hands until evenly coated and crumbly; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and praline topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, at least 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 377.5 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN CRUMB TOPPING



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My fave way to make sweet potatoes. Always requested to bring for Turkey day meals. The topping puts these above the rest!

Provided by F-16 momma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place potatoes in boiling water and simmer for 20 min, or until tender; drain and cool slightly.
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl; add half and half, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp salt and vanilla and beat at medium speed until smooth (or mash with potato masher to desired consistancy).
  • Add eggs and mix well; scrape into a 13 x 9 dish coated with cooking spray.
  • For topping: sprinkle marshmallows over top.
  • Combine flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in pecans and sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Bake for 30-40 min, or until golden brown.

SWEET POTATOES WITH A PECAN TOPPING



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Creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan topping that has melted/caramelized into a delicious layer between the topping and the potatoes.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped (not 1 cup chopped pecans. Measure first and then chop)
1/2 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Wash potatoes and bake them in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Slice cooked potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a large bowl.
  • Add the sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt; mash with a potato masher.
  • In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, flour, and butter.
  • Mash together with a pastry cutter or fork, until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the crumb mixture all over the top.
  • Bake at 400 for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 574.9, Carbohydrate 99, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 73.2, Protein 7.7

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for Scott Jones without this sensational side dish. "The caramelized pecan topping is a great change from marshmallows, but I don't think it's any lighter," he writes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Can you trim it down?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and place in a food processor. Add the eggs, butter, milk and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND BANANAS WITH PECAN STREUSEL



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Categories     Side     Bake     Banana     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 medium-size tan-skinned sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), scrubbed
4 bananas, unpeeled
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork. Place on rimmed baking sheet or in roasting pan and bake until almost soft, about 40 minutes. Add bananas to roasting pan alongside sweet potatoes and bake until banana skins brown, about 10 minutes. Let sweet potatoes and bananas stand at room temperature until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes (maintain oven temperature). Cut sweet potatoes in half. Scoop flesh from sweet potatoes into large bowl. Peel bananas; add to bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter and honey; beat with wooden spoon until blended and fluffy. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to 8- to 10-cup ovenproof baking dish.
  • Mix nuts, sugar, and flour in bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter; mix with fingertips until coarse crumbs form. (Potatoes and streusel can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Before continuing, preheat oven to 400°F.) Sprinkle streusel over potatoes. Bake until top is golden brown and potatoes are hot, about 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes with smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: Cook them until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked sweet potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a potato ricer or food mill to get the smoothest mashed sweet potatoes. If you don't have either of these tools, you can use a fork or potato masher, but you may not get as smooth of a result.
  • Add flavorings to the mashed sweet potatoes before serving. Some popular options include butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.
  • The pecan topping is optional, but it adds a delicious crunch and flavor to the sweet potato mash. If you don't have pecans, you can use another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato mash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious sweet potato mash that your whole family will love.

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