**Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage: A Harmonious Symphony of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey with sweet potatoes, pecans, and sausage, a trio that weaves together sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This delectable dish, presented in three enticing variations, promises a delightful experience for every palate. From the classic combination of sweet potatoes and sausage to the elegant addition of pecans and cranberries, each recipe offers a unique twist on this Southern comfort food. Explore the harmony of flavors as sweet potatoes caramelize in their natural sugars, pecans lend a buttery crunch, and sausage infuses a savory depth. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or a touch of sophistication, these recipes will guide you towards a satisfying culinary creation.
HEARTY SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATOES
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil and salt. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring every 2 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; remove with a slotted spoon., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-low heat. Add apple and carrot; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until carrot is just tender, stirring occasionally. Return sausage to pan. Stir in sweet potatoes and seasonings; cook, covered, 10-12 minutes or until carrot is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
SWEET POTATO-PECAN CASSEROLE
Top Ellie Krieger's Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole recipe from Food Network Magazine with brown sugar and chopped pecans for Thanksgiving or as an any-day side.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS
This is my favorite style of a Thanksgiving or Christmas time sweet potato side dish, since I'm not really a big fan of whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow toppings. This is a very sweet dish (candied) but more to my liking. The spice and pecans add a whole new level of taste and texture.
Provided by Stiritup
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce them halfway through with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until easily handled, at least 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice for topping in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Spread potato slices in a single layer in the dish and spoon a bit of topping over each slice. Add remaining potato slices in a second layer and sprinkle with remaining topping.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes. Use a serving spoon to dish this out, making sure to get to some of the sauce from the bottom for each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g
BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND PECANS
This winning holiday dish is almost a dessert before you get to the pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 2-quart casserole, and set aside. Bake the potatoes until almost tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Slip off the skins. Cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch thick rounds, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine; set aside.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the pecans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans have been coated and have caramelized, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pecans to the sweet-potato mixture, and gently stir to combine. Transfer to he prepared casserole, and bake, stirring 2 or 3 times, until potatoes are caramelized and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SPICED MAPLE SAUCE
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories side-dish
Time 52m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F and arrange rack in the middle.
- While oven heats, place pecans on a baking sheet to toast until they smell nutty and are slightly darker, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until golden brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, stir in maple syrup and cayenne and let cook briefly, about 1 minute. Serve sweet potatoes with a drizzle of maple butter and a scattering of pecans.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECANS
This maple-sweetened mashed sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar and pecan topping that bakes into a crunchy candylike crust.
Categories Thanksgiving Side Sweet Potato/Yam Bon Appétit Food Processor Nut Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Pecan Fall Maple Syrup Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield 12-14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, pecans and butter in small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 15 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes in processor.
- Beat eggs, syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Mix in puréed sweet potatoes. Transfer sweet potato mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over mixture.
- Bake until sweet potato mixture is set and topping bubbles, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes and serve.
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS
You can't have a holiday dinner without a sweet potato souffle! And this is a wonderful version. I got this from my mother-in-law, who got the recipe from a neighbor.
Provided by Mienna
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cover sweet potatoes with water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
- Mash potatoes with white sugar, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
- Mix brown sugar, pecans, and flour in another bowl. Pour margarine over pecan mixture; toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over potato mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until pecan topping is hard, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 44.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Prick the sweet potatoes: This helps the steam escape and prevents the potatoes from bursting.
- Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender: You can check this by inserting a fork or knife into the center of the potato. If it goes in easily, the potato is done.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes: This will help prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy.
- Don't overcook the sausage: Sausage is best when it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooking will make the sausage dry and tough.
- Add the pecans at the end of cooking: This will help prevent them from burning.
- Serve the sweet potatoes with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and marshmallows.
Conclusion:
Sweet potatoes with pecans and sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and then topped with a savory mixture of sausage, pecans, and spices. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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