Baked Sweet Potato Purée
Updated Aug. 3, 2024
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 6large or 8 to 10 medium sweet potatoes, baked (about 8 pounds)
- ½cup melted unsalted butter
- ¼cup heavy cream
- 2eggs, beaten
- ½teaspoon cinnamon
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- Salt to taste
- ¾cup toasted chopped pecans
Nutritional analysis per serving (14 servings)
280 calories; 13 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 659 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and mash sweet potatoes. In a bowl, combine them with butter, cream, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and ½ cup pecans. Blend thoroughly.
- Step 2
Place mixture in a casserole; top with remaining pecans. Bake 30 minutes. (Purée may be made a day ahead and refrigerated; return to room temperature and bake).
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Recipe can be easily halved and will still serve a crowd. The full recipe could serve up to 16 people. I make it nearly every Thanksgiving and it never disappoints.