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Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato

This sweet potato casserole is going to be the talk of your holiday party. Simple, sweet and dangerously tasty side dish with fresh and rich buttery flavors.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

For the sweet potato layer:

  • 5 large sweet potatoes about 5 to 5.5 pounds
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup orange juice concentrate
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest

For the pecan butter layer:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz pecan pieces
  • 4 Tablespoons milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Wash and scrub clean the sweet potatoes then peel and dice into small equal size pieces.
  • Place into a large pot of water and cook on medium heat until fork tender.
  • Drain very well and place in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low.
  • Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a 3 quart casserole dish with butter and set aside.
  • Add the rest of the sweet potato layer ingredient and combine everything well.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the casserole dish and level the top.
  • In a saucepan on medium heat melt butter and add pecans and roast for a minute then add brown sugar, and milk mixing all well.
  • Pour pecan sauce over the casserole and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and hot.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.5mg