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Easter Sweet Potatoes With Pecans

“5-Star Easter Sweet Potatoes With Pecans You’ll Crave”

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A delicious Easter side dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and rosemary mixture.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
  • ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup lacked
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • microorganisms½ teaspoon fine salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup packed coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
  • ¾ cup pecan halves or pieces, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh rosemary leaves (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of fine salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and grease a 9-inch square baker.
  2. Prick sweet potatoes with fork and bake for 45-75 minutes until tender. Let cool.
  3. Reduce oven to 350°F. Scoop sweet potato flesh into bowl, discard skins.
  4. Add melted butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Whip until smooth.
  5. Spread mixture into prepared baker.
  6. Mix topping ingredients and dollop over sweet potatoes.
  7. Bake 30 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg