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Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Blue Cheese Recipe

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The distinctive flavors and textures of blue cheese and pecans are unexpected enhancements to the exceptional flavor of roasted sweet potatoes.

Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Blue Cheese Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425° F.
Combine sweet potatoes and oil and spread them out on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle with thyme leaves.
Roast for 30-45 minutes or until they are tender and somewhat browned.
Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and toss with pecans and blue cheese.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.
Serve warm.

Container: large baking sheet, large serving dish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serving Description: 1 serving spoon full

Servings: 6

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		4 pounds sweet potatoes - peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
-		4 tablespoons olive oil
-		6 sprigs thyme - leaves only
-		1 cup pecans - whole or rough chopped
-		1 cup blue cheese - crumbled

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