PECAN SWEET POTATO BAKE WITH CINNAMON

Pecan Sweet Potato Bake with Cinnamon image

This sweet and savory casserole is part of our traditional Christmas dinner. It goes great with any meaty entree. -Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or just until tender. Drain. Cool slightly; peel and cube., In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the sugar, milk, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, flour, salt and vanilla. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Combine the nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.