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Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Pecan Bake is basically a dessert yet promoted as a "side dish." I love justification for eating delicious food. I tell myself....I am eating sweet potatoes and they are good for me as I savor every single bite. It starts off with a sweet potato souffle, made with tender sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cream, and eggs. You can't go wrong with those ingredients! The brown sugar pecan praline topping is made with butter, brown sugar, and pecans. Years ago, we took a 10-day road trip through the South. We lived in Texas at the time and it was always my dream to visit the South -- the home of nice people and Southern hospitality. People seem to cook with a heavy dose of love and I couldn't wait to experience the southern charm. Oh and it did not disappoint. We traveled up to Georgia and stayed in Savannah, the home of Paula Deen's famous restaurant. I was like a kid in a candy store, waiting in a long line to get a taste of true Southern food. Everything was served buffet style and I filled my plate with fried chicken and sweet potato pecan casserole. I must have eaten 3 servings of sweet potato casserole because it was so amazing! I had to recreate it at home and serve it at Thanksgiving dinner! The key to making an out-of-this-world Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Pecan Bake is to focus on the sweet potatoes. Have you ever eaten a sweet potato casserole, just to be disappointed when underneath all the gooey crunchy topping the sweet potatoes are completely bland? The solution is to add a heavy dose of vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar to the sweet potatoes. The vanilla notes really come through in this comforting dish. When preparing the sweet potatoes, you need to cook them until tender before making the sweet potato souffle. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork all over and place in the oven at 400 degrees for 45 min - 1 hour. The easiest method is to microwave the sweet potatoes. Once again, pierce them all over with a fork and cook on high for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway. You can also boil the sweet potatoes by placing in boiling water and cooking until tender -- about 20-25 minutes. Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Pecan Bake made with cinnamon vanilla sweet potatoes and topped with pecan praline. Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins 40 mins Total Time 35 mins Course Side Dish, Vegetable Side Dish, Vegetables Cuisine American Servings 8 Calories 498 kcal
Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 517mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 5gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 19181IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg Keyword brown sugar pecan sweet potatoes, brown sugar sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes This Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Pecan Bake is going to be a huge hit at your Thanksgiving table. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! Happy Cooking! xo Reader InteractionsHow to make a perfect sweet potato casserole?
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What are the best toppings for sweet potatoes?There are so many toppings and ways you can eat a classic sweet potato here are a few ideas:
What toppings are good on sweet potatoes?TOPPING OPTIONS:. Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and salt.. Maple syrup, butter and toasted pecans.. Sour cream, chives, salt and pepper.. Blue cheese, walnuts and honey.. Mini marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon (pop it under the broiler to toast the marshmallows a bit). Beef, Turkey or Veggie Chili.. Sloppy Joe meat.. Should I put eggs in my sweet potato casserole?Should I Put Eggs In My Sweet Potato Casserole? Yes, sweet potato casseroles are best with eggs. Eggs add structure to the dish so that it's more than just a sweet potato mash. It's important to make sure the sweet potatoes have cooled enough before you mix in the eggs, otherwise they'll just scramble in the bowl.
Why is it called Daigaku Imo?You may wonder why are they called Daigaku Imo – literally means “University Potato”. Because the sweet potatoes were filling and cheap, they became a popular snack at universities in Tokyo during the early 1900s.
Can you freeze sweet potato casserole with pecan topping?When you're ready to eat the casserole, reheat it and make the crunchy pecan topping fresh to add on top. Let the casserole cool to room temperature before freezing. Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly over the casserole, then wrap a layer of aluminum foil on top. Freeze the casserole for up to 1 month.
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