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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A delicious and comforting dish featuring sweet potatoes filled with a sweet and spiced filling, topped with pecans.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes (same football shape for all)
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar (plus some for sprinkling)
  • 0.75 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup sugared pecans (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and dry sweet potatoes.
  • Pierce potatoes and bake for 60-75 minutes until tender.
  • Cut off top 1/3, scoop out insides leaving 1/4 inch wall.
  • Blend scooped sweet potato with sugar, spices, salt, pepper, and butter until smooth.
  • Fill shells with mixture, top with brown sugar and pecans, then bake for 15-18 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional brown sugar on top before baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potatoes