Sweet Potatoes With Pecans
Sweet potatoes combined with brown sugar, pecans, and orange juice create a flavorful, comforting side dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes until tender and mash them.
- Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the beaten egg, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, orange juice, and salt.
- Beat the mixture until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in 1/3 cup of coarsely chopped pecans.
- Transfer the mixture into a buttered shallow casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining pecans and brown sugar over the top.
- Drizzle with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
659
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).