Baked Sweet Potato Casserole

Baked Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. This vegetarian delight is perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering.

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes - 400 grams
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams
• Brown sugar - 50 grams
• Milk - 60 ml
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chopped pecans - 30 grams
• Oats - 20 grams
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes, then boil them in salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and well combined, then transfer the mixture to a small baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, oats, and maple syrup to create the topping.
6. Sprinkle the pecan-oat mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from sweet potatoes, which support immune function.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from pecans, promoting heart health.

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