Chipotle Scalloped Sweet Potatoes With Spiced Pecans Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon adobo sauce1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder2 cups heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Preparation

In a small saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pecans, sugar, adobo sauce, cumin and chili powder until pecans are coated. Spread onto foil; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the cream, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper. Arrange a third of the sweet potatoes in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Pour 2/3 cup cream mixture over potatoes. Repeat layers twice.

Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with spiced pecans. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.