Close
Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:40 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:40 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings
Prep Time:15 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:40 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:55 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Yield:8 servings
Yield:
8 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Jump to recipe
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients7cupscubed peeled sweet potatoes(2pounds)½cupreduced-fat milk5tablespoonsbutter, melted, divided1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonvanilla extract½teaspoonground ginger½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonground pepper½cupchopped pecans¼cuppepitas¼cupchopped dried fruit, such as cherries, dates, raisins or currants
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
7cupscubed peeled sweet potatoes(2pounds)
½cupreduced-fat milk
5tablespoonsbutter, melted, divided
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonvanilla extract
½teaspoonground ginger
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground pepper
½cupchopped pecans
¼cuppepitas
¼cupchopped dried fruit, such as cherries, dates, raisins or currants
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring an inch or two of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add 7 cups sweet potatoes, cover and steam until very soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove basket and discard water. Return sweet potatoes to the pot. Add 1/2 cup milk, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash until desired consistency. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Stir 1/2 cup pecans, 1/4 cup pepitas, 1/4 cup dried fruit and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Bake casserole until hot and the nuts are lightly toasted, 20 to 30 minutes.
To make aheadPrepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
To make ahead
Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, they are not the same. Ayamis a starchy tuber and a tropical vegetable primarily enjoyed in the Caribbean. On the other hand, sweet potatoes are roots that are commonly found in supermarkets across the United States. They are available year-round, but they’re at their best during the fall and early winter.
You can transfer the casserole to an airtight container if you don’t mind the contents getting jumbled up, or you can keep it in the same dish you baked it in. It will be good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered in foil or plastic wrap.
This is an ideal recipe for Thanksgiving as it brings in the rich flavors of the season. It’s a win-win to bring to any potluck, and it’s a side dish that will go nicely with any weekday meal like ourHerbed Chicken Thighs,Healthy Oven-Fried Pork ChopsorPan-Seared Strip Steak.
EatingWell.com, October 2018
Rate ItPrint
Nutrition Facts(per serving)217Calories15gFat20gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
Linda Frahm
