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Sweet potato casserole top with pecan crust, serve in a backing dish with side of pecan, top view on a rustic wood.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crust

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Sweet potato casserole with pecan crust. A simple plant-forward baked dish with natural sweetness and rich texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 269
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter
  • 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

Casserole Dish,
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil sweet potatoes until tender.
  3. Drain and mash until smooth.
  4. Add milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and butter.
  5. Mix until creamy.
  6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
  7. Combine pecans and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  8. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 24257IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Use fresh sweet potatoes for best texture
• Toast pecans lightly for deeper flavor
• Add nutmeg for extra warmth if desired

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