Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole
Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole features a silky, lightly spiced mash crowned with a glossy, caramelized pecan-brown sugar topping. Warm notes of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg balance the natural sweetness of yams, while melted butter adds richness. It’s perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family gatherings when you want a comforting side that feels a bit special.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Poke the yams several times with a fork, then cook them on high power in the microwave until heated through and soft, about 20 minutes. When cooled, remove the skins and place the yams in a large bowl.
- 3
Beat the yams until smooth. Then beat in one egg at a time, blending after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar and drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over the top.
- 5
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.
- Calories 836.83 kcal High 42%
- Protein 8.85 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 200.53 g 73%
- Total Fat 22.82 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 4.02 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.38 mg High 22%
- Sodium 115.16 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.43 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 9.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 132.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 16.22 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, and Ground Allspice. Each serving provides about 836.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 836.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole healthy?
- Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 836.83 calories and 8.85 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 115.16 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.02 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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