Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole
Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole requires approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish. For $1.02 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 257 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. If you have brown sugar, ground nutmeg, honey, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place.
Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly.
Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth.
Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes.
Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.
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