These stuffed baked sweet potatoes with pecans are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, topped with a crunchy pecan topping for added texture. This dish makes for a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce each one with a fork a few times.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise and scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with the brown sugar mixture until well combined.
- Divide the sweet potato mixture evenly among the sweet potato skins, then sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the pecans are golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
