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Healthy Sweet Potato Cinnamon Casserole

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Category: Side Dishes, Casseroles, Potatoes

 Ingredients List

  • For the sweet potatoes:
  • 3½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • â…“ cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • â…› tsp. ground ginger
  • ½ tsp. Kosher salt
  • For the topping:
  • â…“ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon

 Directions

1. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot fitted with a large steamer basket. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a large mixer bowl and let cool slightly.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
3. To the bowl with the potatoes, add the honey, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; 5.sprinkle over potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40-45 minutes. Check casserole after 30 minutes and cover with foil to prevent over-browning.

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