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Pecan-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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An irresistible dish of sweet potatoes stuffed with a luscious blend of pecans, brown sugar, and warm spices, perfect for any gathering.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce each sweet potato with a fork and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine toasted pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, and salt. Mix until well-coated.
  4. Once sweet potatoes are cool, slice lengthwise and scoop some flesh into a bowl.
  5. Mash the sweet potato flesh with the pecan mixture until blended.
  6. Spoon the pecan mixture back into the sweet potato skins, creating a slight mound on top.
  7. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until warm and slightly browned.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different nuts or spices. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://daytasty.com/pecan-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/