Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage

This recipes uses the dark orange colored sweet potatoes that are often sold in grocery stores under the name of yams. This is different spin on the usually sticky sweet potato casseroles that abound on Thanksgiving tables.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Form sausage into round patties. Place patties in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown. Drain and set aside.

Step: 3

Wash yams, prick with fork and place on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until yams are soft. Set aside to cool.

Step: 4

Cut cooled yams into 1 to 2 inch cubes and place in 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Add sausage, butter, brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly, cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Per Serving: 824 calories; protein 16.5g; carbohydrates 72.8g; fat 53.1g; cholesterol 74mg; sodium 792.3mg.

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