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One of my favorite dishes during the holiday season is my family recipe for sweet potato casserole. It’s always a favorite side dish and we NEVER leave with leftovers. This year I decided to make things a little sweeter and change things up. Today I am going to share with you this crazy awesome recipe, so move over marshmallows, this Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans is going to be the NEW side dish favorite this year.

The BEST part is that this recipe is TWO in ONE. That’s right, it’s not only an amazing side dish, but it’s a delicious dessert made with pineapple tidbits.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

One of the best things about our family’s casserole is that is so delicious, it can be served as a side dish, or even served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. What?! Yes. I’m telling you it is that good.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

To make this holiday dish, you only need to grab a few ingredients:

  • 1/2 can pineapple tidbits (drained)
  • 5 cooked sweet potatoes (or 2 cans of yams)
  • 1 cup candied pecans (chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

Directions.

Heat oven to 350 degrees and grab your favorite casserole dish. In a medium mixing bowl, mix sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks, heavy cream, melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, salt, heavy cream, 1/4 cup of chopped candied pecans, and eggs. Stir until completely mixed.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

Take the sweet potato mixture and place in a casserole dish. Cover the top with the remaining chopped candied pecans, and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

We LOVE this new twist on a classic holiday favorite.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

My favorite part is that you can also have this double as a dessert! Just serve warm with a side of vanilla ice cream.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

It’s so delicious!

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

If you are looking for a new simple holiday dish, you are going to be in for a real treat with this Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole. 

The best thing about this holiday dish is that this Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans recipe can double as a dessert! Serve it as a side, and then serve it later with a little vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole

Jennifer
This holiday dish is a fun twist on the classic sweet potato casserole recipe.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Resting time 5 minutes mins
Course casserole, Holiday Side Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz pineapple tidbits
  • 5 sweet potatoes cooked
  • 1 cup pecans candied/chopped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks, heavy cream, melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, salt, heavy cream, 1/4 cup of chopped candied pecans, and eggs. Stir until completely mixed.
  • Take the sweet potato mixture and place in a casserole dish. Cover the top with the remaining chopped candied pecans, and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
  • Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Serve as a side dish during the holidays. 
  2. You have to trust me on this one. Reheat leftovers and serve with ice-cream! It really does taste like a dessert. 

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 15781IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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Do you feel like there is not enough time in the day? I'm with you. Hi! I'm Jen, a wife, mother, and tennis lover who likes to share all of my quick easy recipes, crafts, and more. You can find anything from delicious 30-minute dinners or scrumptious dessert recipes the whole family will love. Read more...

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