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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Satisfying, and comforting, this side dish stands out from the crowd with festive flavors the whole family will love.

Three twice baked sweet potatoes on a blue plate next to a bottle and glass of Sutter Home cabernet sauvignon
Whether you bring these Twice Baked sweet potatoes to Thanksgiving, a potluck or a weeknight dinner, we can’t guarantee there will be any leftovers, but we can assure you everyone will leave happy, satisfied and smiling. Serve with Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon, a bold and rich wine that pairs nicely with family, good friends, and great conversation. Rich aromas, full-bodied dark fruit flavors and hints of toasty vanilla goodness balance the recipe’s natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoe
  • 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ stick butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 red chili pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped pecan

Directions

  1. Set oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grease baking sheet with cooking oil.
  3. Using a fork, poke a few holes into potatoes. Wrap in foil and bake for 60-70 mins or until soft inside.
  4. Slice potatoes lengthwise and scrape out the insides into the food processor, being careful not to tear the shell. Leave a small rim of potato intact for support.
  5. In the food processer mix together potato flesh, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
  6. Pipe mixture evenly back into the potato shells and bake for another 10 mins.
  7. Removing potatoes from oven. Let cool and drizzle with chili honey pecan crumble.
  8. For the Chili Honey Pecan Crumble: In a saucepan, combine honey, chili pepper, butter, and apple cider, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and mix in pecans.
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