Best 8 Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes With Pecans Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious dish to impress your family and friends? Stuffed baked sweet potatoes with pecans is a delightful recipe that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the crunchy texture and nutty flavor of pecans. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or as a side dish for a special occasion. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, stuffed baked sweet potatoes with pecans is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND PECANS



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This winning holiday dish is almost a dessert before you get to the pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for casserole
5 pounds sweet potatoes
7 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup pecan halves

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.

STUFFED BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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We serve this amazing dish with ham. It makes 6 little mini sweet potato casseroles without all the mess!

Provided by michellej

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Cut a slit into the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the pulp from the potato, leaving the skins intact; place the potato in a large bowl. Add the margarine and pineapple to the potato and stir together. Stuff the potato mixture back into the reserved potato skins. Sprinkle the pecans over each potato.
  • Return the stuffed potato skins to the oven; bake another 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

STUFFED BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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It is common for steakhouses in our area to offer baked sweet potatoes as a side, just like a baked potato, only with butter, sugar and cinnamon. This is a fancier version that sound delicious, ie. the sweet potato version of a stuffed potato. I have not tried it, but hope you enjoy! Cook time includes time to initially cook the sweet potatoes.

Provided by Bobtail

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Bake sweet potatoes for 1 hour or until tender.
  • Cut 1 inch strip lengthwise from top of the potato.
  • Carefully scoop pulp from shell.
  • In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoe pulp, orange juice, butter and salt.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Stir in pineapple.
  • Stuff shells with the mixture.
  • Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 500.6, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 13, Protein 3.2

STUFFED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN AND MARSHMALLOW STREUSEL



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large sweet potatoes
3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes, scrubbing them well to remove any dirt. With a fork, prick the sweet potatoes in a couple of spots and place them on a sheet pan. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center goes in easily.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, and flour together until it's crumbly-looking. Add the cinnamon, salt, pecans, and marshmallows; fold the streusel topping together to combine.
  • Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise down the center and push the ends towards the middle so it opens up. Stuff the sweet potatoes generously with the streusel topping and return to the oven. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and brown.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH RAISINS AND PECANS



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A fresh alternative to a classic Thanksgiving side dish. I do not take credit for this recipe, I did not create it. I found this recipe online years ago and have been making it ever since. I have used both Yams and Sweet Potatoes. Yams give a little more color contrast to the dish. This recipe can easily be made Vegan by omitting the butter :-)

Provided by Erica S.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 sweet potatoes, washed peeled and cubed
1 ounce raisins
1 ounce chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted (omit for Vegan version)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.2

APPLE & PECAN STUFFED SWEET POTATOES



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We first made this side dish for a beef cook-off my sister-in-law entered-our beef didn't win, but we won best sides! -Jennifer Kuehn, Avon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 45-60 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, cut off a thin slice from the top of each potato; discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. thick shells; transfer to a large bowl. Mash pulp with butter, adding brown sugar and orange zest. Fold in apple and pecans., Spoon into potato shells. Return to baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES STUFFED WITH CRANBERRIES, PEARS, AND PECANS



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Categories     Fruit     Nut     Potato     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 8-ounce red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), scrubbed
1 cup dried cranberries
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 large firm but ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons plus 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.)

PINEAPPLE-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES



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This is an unusual way to serve baked potatoes, but if your family is like mine, they'll love it. It's a regular on our menu at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small sweet potatoes
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple
4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • Wrap potatoes in foil and bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell., In a small bowl, mash the pulp; add the pineapple, brown sugar, butter and salt. Stir in cranberries and 1 tablespoon pecans. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork before baking. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before handling them.
  • When scooping out the sweet potato flesh, be careful not to tear the skin.
  • Mash the sweet potato flesh with a fork or potato masher until it is smooth.
  • Add your desired fillings and seasonings to the mashed sweet potato.
  • Re-stuff the sweet potato skins with the filling and top with additional toppings, such as cheese, pecans, or marshmallows.
  • Bake the stuffed sweet potatoes until they are heated through and the filling is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes immediately.

Conclusion:

Stuffed baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffed sweet potato recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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