Baked Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar-Pecan Butter

MommyMakes's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ 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.

Reviews

[gailanng]

I think I may eat these everyday for my new 'cleans diet' that I made up. Eat nothing but these delicious sweet potatoes. Made for Best of 2011 recipe tag.

[lazyme]

These are really good. Simple and the topping is great. Thanks MommyMakes for a nice keeper. Made for Cookbook Tag.

[Julie F]

Love, Love, Love these! I made 2 large potatoes - cooked them about 8 minutes and they were just right. So easy, yet so delicious! Thank you for sharing!