CONTEST-WINNING TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES

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When I prepare these sweet potatoes, I like to serve them with ham. Those two different tastes always team really well. -Miriam Christophel, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large sweet potatoes (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
1/4 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake at 375° for 40-60 minutes or until tender. Let potatoes stand until cool enough to handle.Cut them in half lengthwise; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. , Place pulp in a large bowl. Add orange juice. Melt 3 tablespoons butter; add to pulp and beat until smooth. Stuff the potato shells; place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and mace. Cut in remaining butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over potatoes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a combination of maple syrup and brown sugar in the filling, and they were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Shaquille Diedericks
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the filling is rich and decadent. I highly recommend it!


Raylene Garrison
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These twice-baked sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


YL Jefferson
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Saeed Life
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These were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The sweet potatoes were soft and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Parkland Therapy
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I love this recipe! The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Owusu Mensah John
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These twice-baked sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Bikash Koirala
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Raja Toufiq
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a combination of maple syrup and brown sugar in the filling, and they were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Philicia Ciriello
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the filling is rich and decadent. I highly recommend it!


Otech biotech
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These twice-baked sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Yusuff Alamu
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Evangelista Masakadze
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These were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The sweet potatoes were soft and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Arielle Tyahcootee
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I love this recipe! The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Wumani Gambo Shilatu
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These twice-baked sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


iftkhar mirza
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Random User
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a combination of maple syrup and brown sugar in the filling, and they were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Kgalabi Phala
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these. The filling was sweet and savory, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


jaya Koirala
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the filling is rich and decadent. I highly recommend it!


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These twice-baked sweet potatoes were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! I loved the crispy pecan topping and the creamy, flavorful filling. I'll definitely be making these again.