SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SAUSAGE

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This recipes uses the dark orange colored sweet potatoes that are often sold in grocery stores under the name of yams. This is different spin on the usually sticky sweet potato casseroles that abound on Thanksgiving tables.

Provided by Vickie Eastwood

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1 pound pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Form sausage into round patties. Place patties in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Wash yams, prick with fork and place on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until yams are soft. Set aside to cool.
  • Cut cooled yams into 1 to 2 inch cubes and place in 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Add sausage, butter, brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly, cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.5 calories, Carbohydrate 72.8 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 53.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 792.3 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

Shahbaz Khan
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Michael Burt
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This is a great dish to make ahead of time. It reheats really well.


Joshua Iyiola
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ines Marjan
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I wasn't sure how the sweet potatoes and sausage would go together, but it was surprisingly good.


Trevor Francisco
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This is a really versatile dish. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Mjd Crazzz
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I'm going to try this dish with chicken sausage next time.


Shazia liiahi Shazia liiahi
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I added a bit of brown sugar to the sweet potatoes and it was delicious!


Gabriel De Santox
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out just like the picture.


Sandra Benítez
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Gwen Stucklen
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This is a great dish to serve for a crowd. It's hearty and filling.


Yasir Khan
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I substituted the pecans for walnuts and it turned out great!


nii lartey
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This dish was easy to make and didn't take too long. I will definitely be making it again.


Theresa Gilbert
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The sausage was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for those who like a bit of heat.


Rudra Kumer
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The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Jennifer Chioma
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My family loved this dish! It was a huge hit and everyone raved about the flavors.