Best Sweet Potato Crowns Recipes

CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATO CROWNS

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Instead of that same ol' baked sweet potato casserole for Christmas this year, we've come up with a new recipe, that's got a bit of a regal feel. What really gives our Caramelized Sweet Potato Crowns a special something is the ooey, gooey butter pecan topping that has just enough crunch to compliment the creamy potatoes! This new can't-resist twist on an old-time favorite is guaranteed to get everyone excited for Christmas dinner!

Provided by Ginsburg Enterprises

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large unpeeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch slices with ends discarded
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine oil and salt; mix well. Add sweet potato slices and toss until evenly coated. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until fork-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of each potato and return to oven; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until sugar is melted and nuts start to toast up. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO CROWNS RECIPE

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Provided by á-4101

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large unpeeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch slices with ends discarded
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oil and salt; mix well. Add sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until fork-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on each potato round and return to oven; cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until sugar is melted. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO CROSTINI

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For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a French baguette. - Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, melted
TOPPING:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/4 cups miniature marshmallows, halved

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Bake until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven; preheat broiler., Mix sweet potatoes, pecans, brown sugar and butter; spread over toasts. Top with marshmallows, pressing lightly. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until marshmallows are lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.