Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage

Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage a try. This recipe makes 5 servings with 709 calories, 19g of protein, and 39g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pork sausage, butter, sweet potatoes, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ground cinnamon you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Twists as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Form sausage into round patties.
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Place patties in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown.
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Drain and set aside.
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Wash yams, prick with fork and place on baking sheet.
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Bake for 1 hour or until yams are soft. Set aside to cool.
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Cut cooled yams into 1 to 2 inch cubes and place in 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
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Add sausage, butter, brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon.
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Mix thoroughly, cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings5
Health Score18
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