Get ready to transform your ordinary sweet potato game into a mind-blowing culinary experience that will have your taste buds dancing and your dinner guests begging for the recipe! These Streuseled Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are not just a side dish - they're a flavor-packed journey of creamy, buttery goodness topped with a crunchy, caramelized pecan streusel that will make you forget every boring potato recipe you've ever tried. Whether you're looking to impress at a family dinner or simply treat yourself to a luxurious comfort food, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pierce each sweet potato multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Place potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are completely soft when pierced with a knife.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out the interior flesh, leaving a thin layer attached to the skin to maintain potato's structure. Place the scooped potato flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the potato flesh with softened butter, half the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, creating a slightly mounded surface.
- In a separate small bowl, mix remaining brown sugar with chopped pecans to create the streusel topping.
- Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over each stuffed potato skin.
- Return potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the streusel is golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cinnamon if desired.
Tips
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, uniform shapes for even baking.
- Don't skip piercing the potatoes - this prevents potential potato explosions in your oven!
- When scooping out the potato flesh, leave a thin layer attached to the skin to maintain structural integrity.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and smoother mashed potato texture.
- Toast the pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of cream or a dollop of sour cream to the mashed potato mixture.
- Watch the streusel topping carefully during the final bake to prevent burning - it should be golden brown, not dark.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the flavors to settle and make serving easier.
- For a gourmet touch, try adding a sprinkle of fresh thyme or a drizzle of maple syrup over the finished dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 35mg
