Pecan-Orange Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes layered with orange slices and topped with pecans create a flavorful, slightly sweet side dish perfect for holiday dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the cooked sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
- Arrange layers of sweet potato slices and orange slices in a casserole dish alternately.
- Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add grated orange rind and butter to the mixture.
- Pour orange juice into the casserole and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the sauce over the layered potatoes and orange slices.
- Top with pecan halves.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
490
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).