Sweet Potato Side Dish with Candied Pecans
Ingredients:
Potato Dish:
- 2 Medium (about 3 1/2 Pounds) Orange Sweet Potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Gourmet Inspirations Creamy Peppercorn Whisky Sauce
Pecans Garnish:
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions:
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Combine sweet potatoes and enough water to cover in 4-quart saucepan. Cook over high heat 5-6 minutes or until water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. cool slightly.
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Heat oven to 375°F
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Place sweet potatoes and all remaining potato ingredients including Gourmet Inspirations Creamy Peppercorn Whisky Sauce into bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
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Melt butter in small nonstick skillet until sizzling; add pecans and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until pecans are golden. Remove from heat.
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Spoon potato mixture into lightly greased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with candied pecans. Cover; bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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Enjoy on the side of turkey dinner!