Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food! This creamy, dreamy whipped sweet potato casserole, inspired by Bon Appétit (October 1997), is elevated with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping. Perfectly sweet and subtly spiced, it's the star side dish for your Thanksgiving feast or any autumn gathering. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 768.2 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

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How to Make Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and chop 2 lbs sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  5. Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and mash until mostly smooth (or use a potato ricer for extra smooth results).
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  8. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  9. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup pecans (chopped), 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and a pinch of salt.
  10. Evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potatoes.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are lightly puffed and browned around the edges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

214g

Fat

115g

Carbs

29g

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