Caramelized Sweet Potato Crowns

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 25 Min

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!

What You'll Need

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

What to Do

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.

Serving Suggestion

Since these are perfect around the holidays, you can make them even more decadent by drizzling some sweet maple syrup right before serving for that extra-special touch!
For one of our favorite Christmas dinner meals, pair this with Roasted Holiday Prime Rib, our Holiday Cabbage Casserole, and these too-good-to-true Better Buttermilk Biscuits! With a winning combo like this, no one will even care about presents this year!
For more baked sweet potato recipes try our holiday-favorite Down Home Sweet Potato Casserole or this yummy Harvest Vegetable Bake!
When it comes to holiday desserts, we've got the best pies around! If you want something rich and creamy whip up our Chocolate Fudge Pie, or, for more of a classic taste try our Cheddar Crumb Topped Apple Pie, or for something extra-special, maybe you prefer a slice of Caramel Peanut Pumpkin Pie! With so many amazing pie recipes, we've got something to satisfy every sweet tooth at the table!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 253
Calories from Fat 162
Total Fat 18g 28 %
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 1.7g 3 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 7.6mg 3 %
Sodium 354mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Sugars 12g 0 %

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bernie8258 8185204

Dec 20, 2018

Leave a comment...I'd like to add this recipe to my recipe box. What happened to the click spot for me to add it? I already have a recipe box but suddenly I am unable to add this recipe to it. ????

Test Kitchen Team

Dec 21, 2018

Hi there! The Save to Recipe Box feature is still available to the right of the image.

jthelander1231

May 12, 2016

Love that these are individual servings!

angelolavagnino 37 94982

Jan 19, 2016

Are the potatoes parboiled first before applying the other ingredients???

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 20, 2016

No, the potatoes are not parboiled before baking. Enjoy!

Member 8049245

Nov 27, 2014

Delicious. A wonderful change from the traditional marshmallow topping

Lakecottage1 43048 15

Dec 10, 2013

Made this for Thanksgiving and they were wonderful and a big hit. Not one left. Thanks Mr. Food staff for giving me a fast easy no ho hum way to one of my fav side dishes.

Dawn 5077626

Nov 21, 2013

What a unique and wonderful way to dress up a meal! I will try these this year but they can't be anything other than Oh so good! (Instead of syrup, try topping them off with 1-2 mini marshmallows during the last couple minutes of baking).

Judylcook1951 4346 145

Dec 11, 2012

These are great. They also make a very pretty presentation for any meal.

ryznstar 2031960

Sep 19, 2012

Can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds great because my family loves baked sweet potatoes!

loveourtroops28 32 54914

Jun 27, 2012

love these

elizabetherick428 0486267

Dec 24, 2011

I never even got to eat one, everyone grabbed them all, I guess they were great!

kristiwarzybok 818 1202

Oct 24, 2011

oooooh its soooooooo good!!!! :)

pearlnverna 446325 9

May 13, 2011

Sweet potatoes aren't just for Thanksgiving anymore! Easy to prepare, tasty and if you want leftovers...make extra. I made these again on Mother's Day everyone loved them!!!

Lonna

Apr 26, 2011

We enjoyed these better than my normal candied sweet potatoes. These were even easier to make. Next time I will try a little less oil as I had so much on my cookie sheet afterwards I made a mess. I didn't use nuts-because I had used them all on something else but I'll be sure to do nuts next time. Thank you for sharing.

Theresa Ross

Nov 20, 2012

I will try these tomorrow! Thanks soooo much! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Djpcountryplace1 1 059312

Apr 15, 2011

I can't wait to try this one. It is so yummy looking!

mmorss

Apr 15, 2011

So tasty - so easy.