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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/sweet-potato-casserole-crunchy-pecan-crust/

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 4 pieces sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 piece egg
  • ¼ cup unsweetened plain almond milk

Pecan Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork several times.
  3. Bake the sweet potatoes for 40 minutes, then turn off the oven and let them sit for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool.
  5. Peel the sweet potatoes and place the flesh in a large bowl.
  6. Add melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, egg, and almond milk to the bowl and mix until creamy and smooth.
  7. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  9. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to an 8x8-inch glass pan and sprinkle the pecan streusel on top.
  10. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the topping is browned.
  11. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
276
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
153mg
Cholesterol
40mg

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