Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes

1 pound pork sausage

2 tablespoons butter

⅓ cup packed brown sugar

¾ cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 823.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.5g 33%

Carbohydrates: 72.8g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 10g 40%

Sugars: 26.3g

Fat: 53.1g 82%

Saturated Fat: 17.1g 86%

Cholesterol: 74mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 38797.8IU 776%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 52%

Vitamin C: 8.6mg 14%

Folate: 37.5mcg 9%

Calcium: 127.7mg 13%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 99.6mg 36%

Potassium: 1193.1mg 33%

Sodium: 792.3mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 78%

Calories From Fat: 477.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.