Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes, a delightful fusion of two classic favorites. This recipe features creamy sweet potatoes enhanced with rich maple syrup and warm cinnamon, all topped with a crunchy pecan mixture that adds texture and flavor. Perfect for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or holiday feasts, these sweet potatoes are more than just a side dish; they are a dessert in disguise! Simple to prepare and easy to make ahead, this dish is sure to become a cherished favorite that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup flour (oat or gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp butter (for topping)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Bake sweet potatoes for 40-55 minutes until soft.
- Cool slightly, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Cut each potato lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the sweet potato flesh with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.
- Mix pecans with flour, butter, and maple syrup; sprinkle on top of each stuffed potato.
- Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg