Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Pecan Pie Double Baked Sweet Potatoes, a unique twist on a classic dish. This recipe combines the creamy texture of sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these double baked sweet potatoes bring warmth and comfort to any table. The gentle sweetness and nutty flavors create an irresistible side dish that will impress everyone, making it ideal for any occasion from Thanksgiving feasts to casual meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup flour (oat or gluten-free if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake washed sweet potatoes for 40-55 minutes until tender.
- Once baked, reduce temperature to 350°F and allow potatoes to cool slightly.
- Slice each potato lengthwise, scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch in the skin.
- Mash sweet potato flesh with butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Stuff the potato skins with the mixture and top with a pecan streusel made from chopped pecans, flour, butter, and maple syrup.
- Bake again for 20-30 minutes until heated through and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg