SWEET POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS

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Provided by John Currence

Categories     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Low Sodium     Dinner     Blue Cheese     Cream Cheese     Pecan     Root Vegetable     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6)
3/4 cup (1 1/2 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1" cubes, room temperature
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup mild blue cheese
1/4 cup store-bought candied 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.

Habiba Yousry
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Gaming King
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This dish is easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it.


Haddy Sowe
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes and this recipe is a great one. The blue cheese and pecans add a delicious touch.


TOMMI BLACKSON
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


nahrawi beah
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I love the way the blue cheese and pecans add a touch of sophistication to this dish.


ojo Mary
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This is a great recipe for a fall dinner party.


Helena Andrews
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the sweet potatoes.


Giselle Ritchie
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Fatty Pounks
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this dish. The pecans added a nice crunch and the sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection.


Amarillo Doe
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I added some crumbled bacon to this recipe and it was amazing!


sohel raz
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This was a delicious and unique way to serve sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Malak Abouchama
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This dish is easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it.


Mdyousuf binadib
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I love the way the blue cheese and pecans complement the sweetness of the potatoes.


Rodrick Taimasa
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This is a great recipe for a side dish. The sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection and the blue cheese and pecans add a delicious flavor.


farhantahir farhantahir
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the sweet potatoes.


Uphar Giri
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! The blue cheese and pecans added a nice touch of flavor.


mustafa salah
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes, blue cheese, and pecans. This dish is always a crowd-pleaser.


Furqan Hameed
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This was my first time making sweet potatoes with blue cheese and pecans, and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors all worked together really well. I will definitely be making this again.


kky king
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The sweet potatoes are always tender and flavorful, and the blue cheese and pecans add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jackson Goodman
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the blue cheese and pecans added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.