Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Sausage recipe

5 servings

3 pounds sweet potatoes

1 pound pork sausage

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Form sausage into round patties.

Place patties in a large, deep skillet.

Cook over medium high heat until brown.

Drain and set aside.

Wash yams, prick with fork and place on baking sheet.

Bake for 1 hour or until yams are soft.

Set aside to cool.

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.