How to Make Hasselback Sweet Potato with Pecan Streusel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. From mashed to roasted, there are numerous ways to enjoy this versatile ingredient. One of the most visually stunning and mouthwatering ways to prepare sweet potatoes is the Hasselback technique, where the potato is sliced and roasted until crispy on the edges and tender in the middle. In this recipe, we take the classic Hasselback sweet potato to the next level by adding a sweet and crunchy pec...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 sweet potato

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potato on a cutting board. Place a chopstick on either side. Cut the sweet potato into 1/8-inch-thick slices, making sure you don't cut all the way through. Transfer to a baking pan.
  • Mix melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together. Spoon over the sweet potato.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Using your hands, make streusel by combining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar, pecans, flour, butter, and salt. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Remove the sweet potato from the oven and sprinkle streusel over the top. Place in the broiler until streusel starts to brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    911 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 555mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 140g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 194mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1664mg