Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring sweet potatoes filled with a fluffy mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans, topped with a crunchy layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for about 45-60 minutes, until they are tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a small border.
- Mash the sweet potato insides with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and pepper.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Spoon the mixture back into the sweet potato skins.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and slightly crispy on top.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can freeze them, just wrap tightly.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-recipe/