Description
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel are a perfect side dish for the holiday season. Sweet potatoes are stuffed with a maple cinnamon filling and topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan streusel, making them a great addition to Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (heaping)
- 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature (heaping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Olive oil, for roasting the potatoes
- For the pecan streusel:
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then poke a few holes in each with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and place them on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-60 minutes or until soft and tender in the center. (Cook time may vary depending on potato size.)
- While the potatoes bake, prepare the streusel. In a large bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Refrigerate the streusel until ready to use.
- Once the potatoes are done, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer. Place the potato insides in a mixing bowl and add butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Fill each potato half with the sweet potato filling and top with the chilled pecan streusel.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the streusel is crispy and the potatoes are warm.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a firmer streusel, refrigerate it before topping the potatoes.
- Adjust the cinnamon and salt to taste for a more personalized flavor.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking the second time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg