MAPLE PECAN SWEET POTATOES

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This recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance. Just bake the potatoes and assemble the casserole. Then refrigerate and bake just before serving. My kids have always fought over the marshmallow or pecan topping....this one has both.

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 3/4 pound(s) sweet potatoes
1/4 cup(s) half-and-half cream
3 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
3 tablespoon(s) maple syrup
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
- cooking spray
1/2 cup(s) miniature marshmallow
3 tablespoon(s) pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork; place on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly; seel and mash in a large bowl.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Stir the half-and-half and the next 8 ingredients (through egg) into the sweet potatoes. Spoon the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans. Bake 12 minutes or until the marshmallows are slightly melted. Serve immediately.

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