Yes, dreams do come true in the form of this sweet potato casserole remake. Fair warning, if you make these for your friends, your friends will tell their friends about how great of a cook you are, and you will inevitably make more friends because of these potatoes. These are the potential consequences, should you choose to proceed. If yes, let us show you how it’s done! Here’s the deal. This idea flew into my brain while driving. I was thinking — per the usual — about food and thinking about how I love this Butternut Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole but how it admittedly takes too much effort for me on most days. I wondered how I could remake that into a simple, minimal-effort dish without compromising on flavor. And BOOM, that’s when the idea came: Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with all the fixin’s and good stuff made right on the baking sheet. Spoiler alert: These are the type of good that makes your eyes roll back when you eat them. Like “don’t talk to me while I’m eating these potatoes” good. Not to mention, they require just 1 pan and 7 ingredients you probably have on hand right now! It’s just as easy as it sounds. Cut sweet potatoes or yams (we prefer organic garnet yams for best flavor and texture!) in half, lightly oil, and place cut-sides down on a baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes in the skins. Bake for about 30 minutes or until tender to the touch. Then comes the good stuff: the FIXINGS. Then back in the oven to make your dreams come true. We hope you LOVE these potatoes! They’re: ButteryTender with crisp edgesNaturally sweetenedSubtly spicedNuttyCustomizable& Incredibly delicious These would make the perfect side dish this Thanksgiving and beyond. Personally, my favorite way to enjoy these is with a generous dollop of almond butter for a hearty snack or indulgent breakfast the next day. Major swoon!
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