CRUMB-TOPPED SWEET POTATO BAKE

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With lots of spice and bright orange flavor, this heartwarming sweet potato dish is perfect for fall, winter and special holiday meals. The citrus and honey make for a delightful spin on a traditional sweet potato casserole. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.