Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Pecans
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Pecans is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat 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 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes.
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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.