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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Recipe

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This recipe for Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel offers a deliciously sweet and crunchy twist on the classic side dish, perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or any comforting meal. Tender roasted sweet potatoes are mashed with buttery maple syrup and warm cinnamon, then topped with a buttery pecan streusel crust and baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (½ potato each)

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 small sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp heaping maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp heaping butter, at room temperature
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Olive oil, for roasting the potatoes

Pecan Streusel

  • ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp cold butter

Instructions

  1. Bake the sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pat dry. Poke holes all over each potato with a large fork, rub them with olive oil, and place them on the prepared pan. Bake for 40-60 minutes until soft and tender in the center, adjusting time based on potato size.
  2. Make the streusel: While the potatoes bake, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Use a fork to cut the cold butter into the mixture until crumbly and fully combined. Cover and refrigerate the streusel until ready to use to keep it firm and ensure a crunchy topping.
  3. Prepare the sweet potato filling: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven, cut them in half lengthwise, and arrange on the pan. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skins, and place the scooped sweet potato into a mixing bowl. Add butter, warmed maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt, then mix well until smooth and combined.
  4. Fill and bake the potatoes again: Spoon the sweet potato filling evenly back into the potato skins. Sprinkle the chilled pecan streusel generously on top of each stuffed potato half. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until the streusel topping is crispy and the potatoes are heated through.
  5. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, sweet, and crunchy twice baked sweet potatoes.

Notes

  • Use small sweet potatoes for even and timely baking.
  • Warming the maple syrup slightly makes it easier to mix into the filling.
  • You can prepare the streusel in advance and keep it chilled until use.
  • Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
  • Adjust cinnamon and salt to taste for your preferred flavor balance.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-with-pecan-streusel-recipe/