Sweet Potato - Pecan Casserole

Ingredients: 

• 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks 
• 1/3 cup honey 
• 1 large egg 
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger 
• salt 
• 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 
• marshmallows (if desired) 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350, mist an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray 
2. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20-25 minutes. (Or boil the potatoes like you would for mashing) 
3. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 tsp salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish 
4. Mix the brown sugar, pecans and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40-45 min. (about 30 minutes in, you can add marshmallows to the top as well) 

Usually sweet potato casserole is too sweet for me, this one has just the right amount of sweetness. It's a great dish to bring to the holidays.