Mashed Sweet Potatoes w/ Pecans

By lovenaples

Citrus flavors accent a satisfying dish

Ingredients

• 6 lb. Sweet Potatoes
• 1 stick unsalted butter, cut in pcs, room temp.
• 2 T. brown sugar
• 2 t. grated lemon peel
• 2 t. grated orange peel
• 2 eggs, beaten to blend
• 1 3/4 c. coarsley chopped pecans

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

350 degree oven
Place swwet potatoes on baking sheet. Pierce with fork. Roast about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until tender.
Cool slightly. and peel.
Transfer to bowl and mash.
Stir in butter, sugar, lemon peel, orange peel. ( Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover & chill)

Preheat oven to 350. Mix eggs into sweet potato mixture. Transfer to a 3qt. baking dish. Sprinkle pecans over. Bake until heated through, about 1 hour