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Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans

Sweet Potatoes with Toasted PecansCreamy whipped sweet potatoes are topped with toasted marshmallows and pecans for a new take on the classic sweet potato casserole.

Bonus: This side dish can be chilled for up to 24 hours ahead, then reheated for a low-stress, make-ahead recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

Cooking Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scrub potatoes and prick with a fork. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt. Place potatoes in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Roast, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes or until soft. Cool until easy to handle.
  3. Halve potatoes; scoop out flesh and discard skin. Press through a fine mesh sieve. Transfer to a large bowl.
  4. In a small saucepan combine butter and whipping cream; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Fold into the sweet potatoes along with the maple syrup, nutmeg and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  5. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake chilled casserole, covered, for 55 minutes, stirring once. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Uncover and sprinkle marshmallows on potatoes. Bake, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings; plus leftovers.

To Serve Right Away: Chilling step may be omitted. Proceed through step 3. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Sprinkle marshmallow on potatoes. Bake, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe; 1/2 cup): 255 kcal cal., 14g fat (7g sat. fat, 1g polyunsaturated fat, 5g monounsatured fat), 33mg chol., 670mg sodium, 30g carb., 3g fiber, 11g sugar, 2g protein.

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