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This Twice Baked Sweet Potato with Pecans is crunchy, sweet, and makes the perfect side dish for any holiday! Soft on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans is a warm dessert that will definitely lift your spirits. The smooth texture of the potato and its crispy exterior will send your palates in a frenzy!

The Ultimate Hot Dessert !

The twice -baked sweet potatoes with pecans are the perfect hot dessert . It's also the perfect dessert for all the vegans out there! — Now My Whole Kitchen Smells Like Cinnamon Spice !

Sweet Potatoes Are SO Underrated

By the way, potatoes have to be the world’s most favorite vegetable! I’m willing to bet that you will always find potatoes in every house all year round. People love them because they’re able to satisfy each and every one of their cravings! Sweet potatoes sometimes go under everybody’s radar . Luckily, they’re just as delicious and more on the sweet side(hence, their name)!

Same, Same but Different !

Potatoes and sweet potatoes belong to the same family, so they ought to share similar characteristics. Their versatility is something that we’re all grateful for. Whether we’re craving something baked, fried, or mashed – potatoes and sweet potatoes got your back! Just Google the internet’s most popular dishes, you’ll be surprised to find that most of these recipes contain potatoes or sweet potatoes. This is because the interior of the potato (whether sweet or russet potatoes) gives us a lot of material to work with!

I thought about making dessert last night for my family. It’s been a while since we’ve had any. Sometimes life gets in the way and you start slacking off ,so to end this dry spell, I decided to experiment and try making something really out of my comfort zone. My eyes landed on this recipe that I’ve been wanting to make forever: The Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans. It’s made with cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans and that sounded just great! The recipe contained all my favorite things, so I was really excited to see how this dish will turn out. I had no doubt that it might make the list of favorite desserts in my family because of how the buttery the baked potatoes looked!

What’s Hard on the Outside and Creamy on the Inside?

It’s true that sweet potatoes come in all different sizes, but their flesh is ALWAYS creamy and very ,very tender. This is what I love most about the Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans! I can snack on them and make them my main course. If you know me, you’ll know that I love the idea of being able to create different things. Having endless possibilities makes me really HAPPY and gets me in the mood for some delicious cooking! I’m glad to know that the skin of my sweet potatoes can be used on its own to make a yummy snack, so the tough exterior won’t go to waste!

Ingredients for the Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans:

Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a great source of B6 and vitamin C. They are full of fiber, which will keep you full longer. They are also a great source of potassium and magnesium.
Butter: Use high-quality butter in this recipe. You can use unsalted or salted butter and replace it with coconut oil.
Cream cheese: Cream cheese adds a great flavor to your sweet potatoes.
Brown sugar: Brown sugar enriches your sweet potatoes with a deep sweet flavor. Feel free to swap it with maple syrup.
Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice: The cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice is a fantastic seasonal flavor to add to your sweet potatoes.
Pecans: Pecans give a unique crunchy and nutty flavor to this dessert.

How to Make Your Twice -Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans :

Your sweet potatoes are baked twice for an amazing result. First, bake sweet potatoes until they are soft, and then you can scoop out their inside and mash them with other ingredients to create the creamy mixture. After you add the mixture to the remaining sweet potato skin, you should bake them again to perfection.

Preheat the oven to (400 degrees F – 200 degrees C). Check your sweet potatoes with a fork a few times to check if they’re tender then, place them on a baking dish. Bake until they are soft for about 50 minutes.
Once cooked, open up the sweet potatoes lengthwise. Scoop out the flash of all sweet potatoes into a bowl. Leave some sweet potatoes and their skin intact.
Add butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, brown sugar, crushed pecans, and sweet potato flesh to a bowl and mix them thoroughly.
Scoop the mixture into the sweet potato skins. Top it with more pecans and bake for another 10 minutes.

There’s No Such Thing As Too Many PECANS !

These twice- baked sweet potatoes with pecans are delicious and a treat for your family !They're perfect for all your celebrations! — I’m in LOVE !

The Perfect Family Dessert !

My kitchen smelled like heaven after I took out my sweet potatoes out of my oven! The heavenly and fresh smell of cinnamon was the tell-tale sign that this dish was definitely a success. Knowing that my kids ADORE cinnamon ,I was sure that they will devour everything in a matter of minutes . Luckily, I had multiple sweet potatoes in my cupboard.

Moreover, pecans are my son’s favorite, so we regularly bought them from the store along with his preferred mixed nuts. I checked my pantry and got my sweet pumpkin spice. I couldn’t wait to start baking! But first, I had to clean my sweet potatoes and scrub the dirt off of them, no big deal. Just make sure you brush off the dirt really well because you do need the skin of your sweet potatoes to be extra clean since you’ll be baking some of these sweet potatoes with the skin on! Read the whole blog to get a good idea on how to make this decadent dessert!

Frequently Asked Questions about Twice -Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Can you make the Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans vegan?

The baked sweet potatoes are vegetarian-friendy, and they can easily be vegan. Simply swap the butter and cream cheese with your favorite plant-based cream cheese and butter.

Can you make them ahead of time?

You can make your Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans ahead of time. Bake them until they’re soft .Then wrap them tightly and refrigerate. When you are ready, stuff them and bake them until the tops look slightly toasted and caramelized.

What can I serve with my Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans?

The Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans are great to serve as a side dish during Thanksgiving dinner. You can always serve them with any main dish because they’re really sweet and compliment the flavor of any meat or chicken meal .

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to your usual energy drinks, get ready to make your baked sweet potatoes with pecans more often! The starchy sweet potatoes would make an excellent natural substitute for all the stuff you’ve been drinking. Packed with delicious flavors and calories, the Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans will give you the energy boost and calories you need to get through your day. Not to forget that this dish isn’t just an energy-boosting snack, it doubles as a tasty dessert that is low in sugar! YAY!!

The Sweetest Energy-boosting Snack !

This heavenly dessert will make your guest swoon ! Wait until they try the twice -baked sweet potatoes with pecans ! — Feel Free to Add Your Favorite Toppings !

Tips for Making this Delicious Dessert :

Preheat the oven before baking your sweet potatoes, or they may take longer to soften.
Make sure to use a fork to check if your sweet potatoes are tender.
Do scrub and dry your sweet potatoes before baking. You can add extra toppings or different nuts like walnuts and almonds . My personal favorite topping is marshmallows. They’re really sweet and this makes your sweet potato even sweeter!

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