The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole
40 min.
6
287kcal

Suggestions

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect side dish for any occasion. With a creamy texture and a hint of cinnamon, it's a delicious and comforting dish that your family and friends will love. This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it's also packed with nutrients like manganese, copper, and vitamin A. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals while enjoying a tasty treat. The best part? It's ready in just 40 minutes! So, impress your guests or treat yourself to a delicious and healthy dish with this sweet potato casserole. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a crunchy pecan topping that takes it to the next level. You'll be amazed at how something so simple can be so incredibly delicious. Go ahead, give it a try, and enjoy the flavors of sweet potatoes like never before!

Ingredients

  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • tbsp cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup pecans 
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • large cans sweet potatoes and into cooked peeled
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted softened
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • blender
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat your oven to 35
  2. Place your sweet potatoes in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  3. Add your salt, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, white sugar, and heavy cream.
  4. Mix thoroughly for a minute.Step 2: Take your sugared pecans and place them in a blender. Chop up your pecans until they are small and easy to sprinkle.Step 3: Take your sweet potato mixture and place in a prepared 9 x 13 glass baking dish. Cover the top with finely chopped sugar pecans.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories287kcal
Protein4.84%
Fat68.98%
Carbs26.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.85
Glycemic Load
11.74
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.1013043478261%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.77mg
Delphinidin
1.2mg
Catechin
1.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.93mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.81kcal
14.34%
Fat:22.81g
35.09%
Saturated Fat:7.49g
46.8%
Carbohydrates:19.48g
6.49%
Net Carbohydrates:17.77g
6.46%
Sugar:17.6g
19.56%
Cholesterol:80.55mg
26.85%
Sodium:120.55mg
5.24%
Alcohol:0.24g
1.34%
Protein:3.6g
7.2%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.41%
Copper:0.21mg
10.68%
Vitamin A:446.23IU
8.92%
Phosphorus:80.25mg
8.03%
Selenium:5.48µg
7.83%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.77%
Fiber:1.71g
6.84%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.43%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.19%
Magnesium:22.56mg
5.64%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.38%
Iron:0.71mg
3.95%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.94%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.43%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.14%
Potassium:98.36mg
2.81%
Calcium:27.91mg
2.79%
Folate:11.06µg
2.76%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.58%
Vitamin K:1.52µg
1.44%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.09%
Source:Pink When