Mr. Food: Sweet Potato Crowns

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 35 min

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine oil and salt; mix well. Add sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated.
    
3. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until fork-tender.
    
4. 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.

Note

Drizzle with maple syrup for an extra sweet touch!