Sweet Potato Casserole

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Sweet Potato Casserole
45 min.
12
263kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your next gathering with a dish that perfectly balances sweetness and comfort? Look no further than this delightful Sweet Potato Casserole! A classic staple at holiday feasts and family gatherings, this vegetarian casserole is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrition. With its creamy sweet potato base topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crumble, it’s sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

This dish is a wonderful way to showcase the delightful sweetness of sweet potatoes, all while being a wholesome side that complements a variety of main courses. The combination of buttery richness, caramelized sugars, and toasty pecans results in a mouthwatering experience that will have your guests asking for seconds. Plus, with its generous serving size, it’s perfect for large gatherings.

Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner, a cozy family meal, or a potluck party, this Sweet Potato Casserole is the go-to recipe for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. It comes together in just 45 minutes, making it convenient for even the busiest of cooks. Prepare to share delicious moments and create lasting memories around the table with this irresistible dish that’s sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup nestle® carnation® evaporated lowfat milk low-fat
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • broiler
  • measuring cup
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool 5 minutes.
  3. Place potatoes in a large bowl; add granulated sugar, evaporated milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  4. Add eggs; beat well.
  5. Pour potato mixture into a 13 x 9inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  6. To prepare topping, weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  7. Combine flour, brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over potato mixture; arrange pecans evenly over top.
  9. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or just until golden.
  10. Preheat broiler (remove casserole from oven).
  11. Broil casserole 45 seconds or until topping is bubbly.
  12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein5.1%
Fat30.1%
Carbs64.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.09
Glycemic Load
18.17
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.247391301653%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.73kcal
13.14%
Fat:8.99g
13.84%
Saturated Fat:3.56g
22.24%
Carbohydrates:43.57g
14.52%
Net Carbohydrates:40.77g
14.83%
Sugar:28.29g
31.43%
Cholesterol:44.45mg
14.82%
Sodium:221.93mg
9.65%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:3.43g
6.86%
Vitamin A:10918.88IU
218.38%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.74%
Fiber:2.8g
11.19%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.43%
Copper:0.19mg
9.33%
Potassium:307.03mg
8.77%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.1%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.99%
Phosphorus:70.27mg
7.03%
Magnesium:27.42mg
6.85%
Selenium:4.64µg
6.63%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.58%
Iron:0.98mg
5.44%
Folate:19.88µg
4.97%
Calcium:44.27mg
4.43%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.83%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.51%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.23%
Vitamin C:1.86mg
2.26%
Vitamin K:1.96µg
1.87%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.4%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes