PRETZEL-TOPPED SWEET POTATOES

Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes image

Friends I've shared this recipe with say it's their favorite way to serve sweet potatoes. I like to make it for brunch as a colorful go-with dish. The mingled sweet, tart and salty tastes are an unusual treat. -Sue Mallory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups chopped pretzel rods (about 13)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted, divided
1 can (2-1/2 pounds) sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, pecans, cranberries, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add the milk, sugar, vanilla and remaining butter; beat until well blended. , Spoon into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with pretzel mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.