Best Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Cinnamon Crunch Recipes

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ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON PECAN CRUNCH



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A full flavor sweet potato casserole that can be made ahead of time!

Provided by Kathi & Rachel

Categories     holiday     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups peeled (cubed sweet potatoes (about 5 large potatoes))
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup plus two tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)
1/3 cup butter (melted)
2 cups whole pecans (chopped is okay too)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up.
  • Spread out cubed potatoes, toss with olive oil.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until firm when poked with a fork and edges are browning. Turning once or twice while they roast.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. Toss with cooked potatoes.
  • Butter an 11 x 7 casserole dish. Add roasted sweet potatoes.
  • For the topping: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Fold in the melted butter and pecans until the mixture is totally combined. Spoon evenly over potatoes.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until pecans are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 325 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON PECAN CRUNCH



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Change your typical mashed sweet potatoes with this colorful, easy side dish. Saigon cinnamon is the best choice for this dish but, of course, any cinnamon will work well.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup dried cranberries
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and salt in large bowl.
  • Add sweet potatoes and cranberries; toss to coat well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Dot with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl.
  • Cut in remaining 2 tablespoons butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from oven and stir gently.
  • Sprinkle with pecan topping.
  • Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes longer or until sweet potatoes are tender and topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 285.8, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 21.8, Protein 4.5

SWEET POTATO CRUNCH CASSEROLE



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A Southern take on the traditional sweet potato casserole; a creamy sweet potato base covered liberally with a crunchy pecan praline topping. This dish is great even at room temperature.

Provided by kellyklsu

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth; spread into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Stir brown sugar, pecans, and 1/3 cup butter together in a bowl. Mix flour into pecan mixture using your hands until evenly coated and crumbly; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and praline topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, at least 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 377.5 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON PECAN CRUNCH



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Change up your typical mashed sweet potatoes with this colorful, easy side dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, Ground, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup dried cranberries
6 tablespoons butter, cut up, divided
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon each of the cinnamon and ginger, and salt in large bowl. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat well. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cranberries. Dot with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, mix flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and ginger in medium bowl. Cut in remaining 4 tablespoons butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Stir in pecans. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and stir gently. Sprinkle evenly with pecan topping.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes longer or until sweet potatoes are tender and topping is lightly browned.

COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES



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These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Place sweet potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecan mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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