Maple Pecan Mashed Sweet PotatoesMaple Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Maple Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Maple Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Our recipe for Maple Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes is perfect for holiday dinners or anytime you want to round out a meal with some true comfort food. Country Crock Plant Butter and coconut milk make this side extra rich and creamy. Pecans and granola add crunch and maple syrup and cranberries add just the right amount of sweet.
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Maple Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time40 Minutes
Ingredients
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 tbs maple syrup, divided
2 tbs Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted if desired, and divided
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tbs chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup granola
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add sweet potatoes and salt to large saucepot and cover with water. Partially cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

 

2. Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot and mash. Add coconut milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and Country Crock Plant Butter and stir until smooth. Gently stir in 1/2 cup pecans, cranberries and sage.

 

3. Turn mixture into a shallow 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Combine granola and remaining pecans and sprinkle on top of potatoes. Bake 25 minutes or until hot and beginning to brown. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup.

 

15 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Organic Sweet Potato, 1 ct, 0.5 pound
Organic Sweet Potato, 1 ct, 0.5 pound
$2.00 avg/ea$3.99/lb
1 tsp salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.99$0.12/oz
1/2 cup coconut milk
Native Forest Classic Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk, 13.5 fl oz
Native Forest Classic Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk, 13.5 fl oz
$4.49$0.33/fl oz
4 tbs maple syrup, divided
Maple Syrup   , 8 fl oz
Maple Syrup , 8 fl oz
2 tbs Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil
Pam Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 oz
Pam Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 oz
$8.99$1.80/oz
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted if desired, and divided
Fairway Pecan Halves, 8 oz
Fairway Pecan Halves, 8 oz
$8.99$1.12/oz
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Fairway Dried Cranberries, 14 oz
Fairway Dried Cranberries, 14 oz
$5.49$0.39/oz
3 tbs chopped fresh sage
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Sage, 0.66 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Sage, 0.66 oz
$3.99$6.05/oz
1/2 cup granola
Bear Naked Banana Nut Granola, 12 oz
Bear Naked Banana Nut Granola, 12 oz
$6.99$0.58/oz

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add sweet potatoes and salt to large saucepot and cover with water. Partially cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

 

2. Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot and mash. Add coconut milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and Country Crock Plant Butter and stir until smooth. Gently stir in 1/2 cup pecans, cranberries and sage.

 

3. Turn mixture into a shallow 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Combine granola and remaining pecans and sprinkle on top of potatoes. Bake 25 minutes or until hot and beginning to brown. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup.