double-stuffed carrot sweet potatoes

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18 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Oct 13, 2011

I thought this one was interesting. Can't wait to make it.

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prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup carrots, diced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup hidden valley original ranch dressing

How To Make double-stuffed carrot sweet potatoes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Halve potatoes lengthwise & place, cut side down on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 35 - 45 minutes, until soft. Let cool.
  • Step 3
    Pour juice into saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots; simmer 15 minutes over low heat, until carrots are softened. Place carrot/juice mixture into food processor; set aside.
  • Step 4
    With a spoon, scoop out softened potatoes - careful to leave skin halves intact to re-stuff. Add sweet potato meat to food processor with carrot mixture. Add nutmeg, brown sugar & ranch dressing. Process until smooth. Re-stuff potato skins with the potato/carrot puree & bake for another 25 minutes. Garnish with pecans & enjoy*!
  • Step 5
    *OPTIONAL SERVING SUGGESTION: Stir pecans into warm puree. Divide warm puree into festive individual bowls. Pipe Jack-O-Lantern faces with ranch dressing onto each serving.

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