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Red Lobster Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Honey Roasted Pecans

You have never had sweet potatoes like these before. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 433 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for nuts)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (for potatoes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • melted butter for topping if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake until they are done. Medium sized sweet potatoes take about 40 to 45 minutes. Larger or smaller sweet potatoes cooking time will differ. Sweet potatoes are done when poked with a fork the fork will slide through the potato easily. To make the nuts melt the 2 tablespoons of honey, and the 1 tablespoon of butter together. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the honey mixture. Pour the honey sauce over the pecans. 
  2. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir the nuts several times while baking. Cook until golden brown. To make the whipped sweet potatoes peel potatoes, and place into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter, salt, and brown sugar. Use a mixer to whip the potatoes together. Red Lobster places the potatoes in individual casserole dishes. You can place the potatoes in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with nuts and drizzle with melted butter if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 495mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 16500IU (330%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433

% Daily Value*

Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 495mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 16500IU 330%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.