Mr. Food: Sweet Potato Crowns

Mr. Food

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!

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