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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (149g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 225
Calories from Fat 86		(38%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 9.7g	14%
	Saturated Fat 4.0g	20%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg		5%
Sodium 115mg		4%
Potassium 485mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 4.4g	17%
	Sugars 12.3g
Protein 2.6g		5%
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Baked Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar-Pecan Butter

Recipe #128804 | 17 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: MommyMakes
Jul 6, 2005

After moving to Texas from the north, I was introduced to baked sweet potatoes as a side dish, a nice change from the usual baking potato. These are "baked" in the microwave, a real time-saver!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

1
Try this method for toasting the pecans: Sprinkle chopped pecans on a paper plate and microwave on high for 1 or 2 minutes, they should smell toasted when they are done.
2
Scrub, but do not peel, the potatoes.
3
Pierce them in several places with a fork.
4
Microwave on HIGH for 12 minutes until done.
5
Meanwhile, combine the butter, sugar, and pecans.
6
Once potatoes are done, slice length wise, about 2/3 of the way down (do not cut through) and push end toward each other to "fluff" the potato and create a well for the butter.
7
Place a scoop of butter mixture into the center and wrap in foil until serving.

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From: cass and sam

On Apr 10, 2009

i was looking forward to an easy recipe cuz i LOVE sweet potatoes...i put 3 pretty big ones in for 9 min just in case 12 was too much and they were ruined. it was way too long very disappointed

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From: Chef #712143

On Jan 10, 2009

I was very impressed and surprised by this recipe. We've been trying to eat more sweet potatoes in place of normal potatoes. I love the topping on these...gives it a great kick of flavor! Don't let the fact that they're made in the microwave deter you...they taste great! I've been making this recipe quite often as a super quick and yummy side for quick weeknight meals. Thanks for posting!

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From: Mia Bella

On Aug 20, 2005

I've always baked sweet potatoes in the oven. This came out perfect in the microwave. I let the butter soften and added cinnamon. Tasted like sweet potatoe casserole we eat during the holidays,without all the fuss. Thanks!

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From: Donut Chef

On Mar 6, 2006

Hey! Where's the special 10 star category!?! I mistakenly thought that if you avoided those marshmallow-topped or baked-in-an-orange-rind sweet potatoes, all other sweet potato recipes were about equal. Well, this recipe proved me wrong! Delicious. My husband, who doesn't normally eat many sweet potatoes or yams had to forcibly restrain himself from finishing the last one so he could save it for lunch tomorrow. I melted the butter before adding the brown sugar and toasted pecans and it worked fine. Mmmmm.

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