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.

Anold Nyanhete
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This recipe is easy to follow and the dish turns out great every time. I highly recommend it!


Brigitte Bognar Rucker
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Yousif Hafeezi
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This dish was a bit bland. I think I would add some spices next time.


twebaze abdul
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I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The dish was very flavorful and the sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly.


Kemoratile Mokobane
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The dish is absolutely delicious!


INFINITE Gamebreakers
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I made this dish for my vegan friends and they loved it! It's a great way to enjoy sweet potatoes without the butter or milk.


Aisha Khan
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This dish is perfect for a holiday meal. It's elegant and delicious.


Md Mubarak Sheikh
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I'm allergic to pecans, so I used walnuts instead. The dish still turned out great!


Buhleh Mkhwanazi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a nice change from the usual mashed sweet potatoes.


mdchan Miivai
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out perfectly! It was a big hit with my family and friends.


it'sjustjade
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This dish was a disappointment. The sweet potatoes were undercooked and the pecan topping was too dry.


Deidre Garcia
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less brown sugar next time.


Selman Krasniqi
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used maple syrup instead of brown sugar and it turned out great.


Ray Luc
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pecans and cinnamon added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Money game rules
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This dish was delicious! The sweet potatoes were soft and fluffy, and the pecan topping was crunchy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nick Sullivan
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This recipe is a keeper! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the pecan topping was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Michidmaa Otgonchimeg
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rejoice Nwoke
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This pecan sweet potato bake was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sweet potatoes, pecans, and cinnamon were perfectly balanced. The dish was also very easy to make, and it didn't take long to bake.