Best Sweet Potatoes And Pecans Recipes

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes in processor.
• Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in puréed sweet potatoes. Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
• Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SPICED MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees F and arrange rack in the middle.
• While oven heats, place pecans on a baking sheet to toast until they smell nutty and are slightly darker, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until golden brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, stir in maple syrup and cayenne and let cook briefly, about 1 minute. Serve sweet potatoes with a drizzle of maple butter and a scattering of pecans.

SWEET POTATOES GLAZED WITH MOLASSES, PECANS AND BOURBON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the butter, molasses, brown sugar and cayenne in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the bourbon and cook for 2 minutes to allow alcohol to burn out. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put the potatoes in a large baking dish, pour the molasses mixture over and toss to coat. Roast in the oven, stirring a few times, until the potatoes are cooked through and glazed, about 20 minutes. Remove to a platter and top with the pecans.
• Alternatively, this can be done in a large saute pan: Melt the butter, molasses, brown sugar and cayenne over medium heat. Add the bourbon and let the alcohol cook out. Add the potatoes and cook until glazed over medium-high heat. Transfer to a platter and top with the pecans.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 2-quart casserole, and set aside. Bake the potatoes until almost tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Slip off the skins. Cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine; set aside.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the pecans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans have been coated and have caramelized, about 3 minutes.
• Add the pecans to the sweet-potato mixture, and gently stir to combine. Transfer to he prepared casserole, and bake, stirring 2 or 3 times, until potatoes are caramelized and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PINEAPPLE AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss sweet potatoes and pineapple with oil and salt. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. Add pecans and roast 10 more minutes; then transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk maple syrup, marmalade, lemon juice, mustard and salt to taste together in a small bowl. Pour over sweet potato mixture and gently toss to combine.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH RAISINS AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans.
• In a small bowl, mix the butter, syrup and water. Pour the mixture over potatoes.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES STUFFED WITH CRANBERRIES, PEARS, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Pierce potatoes in several places with fork; place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, place cranberries in small bowl; pour enough hot water over to cover. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. Drain well. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears and sauté until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in cranberries, pecans, ginger, and brown sugar; sauté 1 minute. Mix in 2 teaspoons vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Cut off top 1/4 of each potato lengthwise; discard tops. Using fork, gently mash pulp inside each potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon butter-vinegar mixture into each potato; mix with fork to blend.
• Mound cranberry mixture in sweet potatoes. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm sweet potatoes uncovered in 350°F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.)

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and microwave on high until cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time. Start checking for doneness during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. They should feel soft when you squeeze them. Cut into thick rounds and arrange decoratively in a small or medium baking dish.
• Stir together the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Pour over the potatoes and toss to coat. Roast until the honey butter is bubbly and the potatoes are glazed, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and top with pecans.

SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Form sausage into round patties. Place patties in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown. Drain and set aside.
• Wash yams, prick with fork and place on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until yams are soft. Set aside to cool.
• Cut cooled yams into 1 to 2 inch cubes and place in 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Add sausage, butter, brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly, cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

SWEET POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND PECANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. If your coconut oil is solid, place it in a small saucepan over low heat. Let it melt, stirring with a wooden spoon. (No need to heat liquid coconut oil or olive oil.)
• Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise, then slice each half lengthwise into 3 or 4 wedges, about 3/4-inch thick.
• Put the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl and add the coconut oil, garam masala, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the pinch of pepper, tossing everything so the potatoes are well coated.
• Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a large baking sheet. (Lining the pan with parchment paper will make clean up easier, but it's not necessary.) Roast, using tongs to carefully turn the potatoes after 30 minutes, until soft and caramelized, about 1 hour.
• While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the lime sour cream: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Whisk in enough milk (by the teaspoon) to make a pourable sauce. It should be a bit thicker than heavy cream. Taste and add more salt and lime juice as needed. Set aside.
• Once the sweet potatoes are done but still hot on the baking sheet, sprinkle lime zest all over them. (Adding the zest to the hot potatoes brings out the lime flavor.)
• Using tongs or a large serving spoon, arrange sweet potatoes on serving platter. Drizzle the sour cream mixture all over the potatoes, and sprinkle toasted pecans on top. Squeeze more lime juice on top if you like. Serve hot or warm.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH SUGAR AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 13x9" baking dish. Mix sugar, pecans, and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made 2 days ahead). Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling water until very tender (about 12 minutes). Drain, let stand in colander for 15 minutes. Puree in processor. Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in large bowl. Mix in pureed sweet potatoes. Transfer potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle on pecan topping. Bake until potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes then serve.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SPICED MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450. Toast pecans, about 5 minutes and set aside Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until golden brown and tender, about 40 minutes Meanwhile melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup and cayenne and let cook briefly, about 1 minute. Drizzle over sweet potatoes and sprinkle pecans over.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
• Butter 13x9 glass baking dish. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Puree potatoes in food processor.
• Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in pureed potatoes. Transfer potato mixture to dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
• Bake until potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl.
• Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
• Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes.
• Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes.
• Puree sweet potatoes in processor.
• Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl.
• Mix in pureed sweet potatoes.
• Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
• Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour.
• Let stand 15 minutes and serve.

SWEET POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
• Remove skins and transfer sweet potatoes to a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add cream cheese and butter. Mash until well blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir over low heat until hot.
• Spoon into a warm serving dish and garnish with cheese and pecans.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PINEAPPLES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss sweet potatoes and pineapple with oil and salt. Transfer potatoes and pineapple to the prepared baking sheet; roast in oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle pecans over potatoes and pineapple; roast 10 minutes more. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a large bowl. Whisk together syrup, marmalade, lemon juice, and Dijon in a small bowl. Pour syrup mixture over sweet potato mixture, tossing gently to coat sweet potatoes and pineapple; season with salt.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES STUFFED WITH CRANBERRIES, PEARS AND PECANS

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil, pierce potatoes in several places with a fork and place on sheet. Bake until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork about 55 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, place cranberries in small bowl, pour enough hot water over to cover. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. Drain well. Melt 2 TBSP of butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pears and saute until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. stir in cranberries, pecans, ginger and brown sugar, saute 1 minute. Mix in 2 tsp vinegar and 1/2 tsp salt. Cut off top 1/4 of each potato lengthwise and discard. Using a fork, gently mash pulp inside each potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 2 TBSP of butter in a saucepan, whisk in remaining balsamic vinegar. Drizzle about 1 tsp into each potato and mix with a fork to blend. Mound cranberry mixture in sweet potatoes and serve. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead, cover loosely with plastic wrap, let stand at room temperature, rewarm sweet potatoes uncovered in 350F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH RAISINS AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9x13 inches baking dish.
• Sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans.
• In a small bowl, mix butter, syrup and water together.
• Pour mixture over over potatoes.
• Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Peel sweet potatoes and cut into thin wedges.
• Peel and chop onion.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In 15 x 10 pan place potatoes, onion and drizzle with 2 T olive oil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring once.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, stir in pecans, brown sugar and 1/4 t salt.
• Cook and stir about 3 minutes until pecans are coated with sugar.
• remove from heat and let cool on foil.
• For dressing:.
• whisk together honey, vinegar, garlic, 1/4 t salt, 1/4 t pepper.
• Slowly whisk in remaining olive oil until combined.
• Whisk in 1 T blue cheese.
• Transfer potatoes and onions to serving plate.
• Drizzle with dressing and remaining blue cheese.
• Sprinkle with pecans.

MAPLE CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS AND PECANS

Steps:

• 1. Peel sweet potatoes, cut into small chunks, and add to a small pot with water to cover. Add 1 tsp. salt to water. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Meanwhile that's boiling, in a small saucepan add rest of ingredients except marshmallows. Bring to a boil, stirring a little. Remove from heat and add vanilla. When potatoes are done, drain water and put potatoes into a 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish. (I use my oval white corningware one.)Sprinkle with pecans, then pour sauce over all. Toss GENTLY to coat. Arrange so that all the pieces are submerged as much as possible. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. (I give the potatoes a gentle stir to turn them halfway through. Be careful doing this, sauce will be very hot and potatoes can fall apart easily. (Turn carefully.) Remove from oven and turn oven to low or medium broil. Top evenly with a nice layer of marshmallows completely covering. Place into oven and watch!! As soon as they start to poof up and brown remove them immediately or they will catch fire. If they burn...scrape top off into sink, retop with second half of bag of marshmallows and call do-overs! ;) :D Serve warm.