Butter Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easier than a sweet potato casserole but with the same sweet flavors — candied yams at their finest with a surprise of cayenne to add just a slight kick!  Serve year round with a pork tenderloin!
Servings
8(1/2 cup) servings
Servings
8(1/2 cup) servings
Ingredients
  • 6cups peeled sweet potato cubesabout 1/2-inch
  • 2tablespoons buttercut into small pieces
  • 2tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4cup chopped pecans
  • 1/8teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil.

  2. Spread cubed sweet potatoes evenly on pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, turning potatoes after 20 minutes.

  3. Remove from oven and sprinkle with butter, brown sugar, pecans and cayenne pepper. Return to oven and continue baking 10-15 minutes or until sugar is caramelized.
Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 148, Calories from Fat 32%, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 81mg, Carbohydrates 24g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 8g, Protein 2g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat