Pecan Roasted Potatoes Recipes

POTATOES WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
• Add the potatoes to a medium saucepan, cover them with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife or fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Using a heavy metal spatula or the bottom of a heavy glass, press each potato until it smashes. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until browned on top and bottom, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the potatoes are baking, add the pecans to a small skillet over medium heat and cook until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter and once melted, add the garlic and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until the garlic softens and starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the thyme. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Pour the garlic pecans over and toss lightly until coated. Sprinkle more fresh thyme on top. Serve immediately.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS AND SPICED MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees F and arrange rack in the middle.
• While oven heats, place pecans on a baking sheet to toast until they smell nutty and are slightly darker, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until golden brown and tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, stir in maple syrup and cayenne and let cook briefly, about 1 minute. Serve sweet potatoes with a drizzle of maple butter and a scattering of pecans.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Combine sweet potatoes and oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Lay on a shallow baking sheet.
• Roast until slightly charred, about 45 minutes, turning regularly to prevent burning on the bottom.
• While potatoes are roasting, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and flour in a medium-sized bowl. Add 3 tablespoons butter and cut into the dry ingredients. Stir in pecans until evenly mixed. Set crumble mixture aside.
• Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, remaining 7 tablespoons butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Set aside until potatoes are done roasting.
• Remove potatoes from oven and reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer sweet potatoes to the brown sugar mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss until well combined.
• Spoon sweet potato mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Top with crumble mixture, distributing evenly to form a crust.
• Bake in the hot oven until lightly browned on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.