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Looking for a new sweet potato recipe for your holiday meal? This Hasselback Sweet Potatoes recipe is great for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or Sunday dinner. These Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with brown sugar and pecans are easy to make, and can also be prepped in advance.

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Looking for a new way to enjoy sweet potatoes at your holiday dinner? This Hasselback sweet potatoes recipe is topped with a delicious brown sugar pecan crumble that’s amazing as a side dish or dessert.

Made by simply peeling and slicing sweet potatoes and topping with the pecan crumble, this baked sweet potato recipe can be served right in the baking dish, going from oven to table.

What do I need to make Hasselback sweet potatoes?

Here’s a quick reference shopping list of the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe. Note that I’ve linked my favorite ingredients for this recipe from Target (affiliate links.) Target is great when you need ingredients last-minute, as you can do Target pick-up, Target drive-up or even delivery. All of these options can be done the same day.

  • Sweet potatoes – fresh, whole sweet potatoes from the produce section is what you’ll need. I don’t recommend canned yams or sweet potatoes, as these will be too mushy for this recipe. You’ll need about 3 lbs or 6 medium potatoes
  • Brown sugar – you can use either light or dark brown sugar for the crumble topping. To reduce the calories, you can also use Swerve Brown Sugar alternative which is a great healthier option.
  • Chopped pecans – you can purchase either whole pecan halves or pre-chopped pecans.
  • All-purpose flour – simple all-purpose flour is needed for making the crumble topping.
  • Butter – feel free to use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. I prefer using salted butter for most cooking, as I feel it has the best flavor.
  • Cinnamon – ground cinnamon adds an amazing flavor to the crumble topping and perfectly compliments the sweet potatoes.
  • Nutmeg – along with the cinnamon, adding nutmeg to the crumble topping mixture will add an amazing depth of flavor to the crumble topping.
  • Salt – salt is helpful in bringing out the sweetness and flavor in the crumble topping. Don’t leave this out.
  • Non-stick baking spray – I like and prefer avocado oil cooking spray, as it is better for you AND doesn’t leave a stick residue on your baking dishes.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!

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How do I make Hasselback sweet potatoes?

The first step to making Hasselback sweet potatoes is to wash, peel and slice sweet potatoes. You can use a regular vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin.

To slice the sweet potatoes, I recommend using a large Chef’s knife or a Santoku knife, which I use and prefer. Slicing the potatoes approximately 1/8″ thick is ideal.

Do I leave the skin on sweet potatoes when making a Hasselback sweet potato recipe?

Leaving the skin on Hasselback potatoes is optional. For many Hasselback sweet potato recipes, the skin is left on and the potatoes are sliced three-quarters of the way through, leaving the potato in tact at the bottom.

However, many find the skin of sweet potatoes tough, chewy and dry, especially after baking. I find it best to peel the potatoes fully before slicing, having a more appetizing potato.

Love cooking with sweet potatoes? Check out my Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes, which is an amazing one-pan dinner recipe!

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Place the sliced sweet potatoes into a baking dish. A 12″ baking dish is what I use, however, you can also use an oval baking dish or a 9×9″ pan. Placing the potatoes on their side will help the potatoes retain their shape while baking and give you that “Hasselback” appearance.

Next, mix together the brown sugar pecan crumble. In a bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add in the melted butter, and stir together with a fork. Texture will be crumbly.

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Adding the brown sugar pecan crumble to the Hasselback sweet potatoes:

Once you’ve made the brown sugar pecan crumble, simply crumble over the top of the sliced sweet potatoes. This does not have to be perfect. Simply place the crumble over the top and sides of the sweet potatoes.

Important Step: Cover the baking dish with foil before baking. Because the pecans will toast and brown well before the sweet potatoes are done baking, covering the dish with foil is important. The foil will keep the pecans from over-browning/burning.

The last 10 minutes of baking you can remove the foil and allow the pecans to toast before removing from the oven.

Frequently asked questions about Hasselback potatoes:

Why is it called a Hasselback potato?

Hasselback potatoes were first introduced in the 1940’s at a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. The restaurant’s name was the Hasselback which gained notoriety for using this simple slicing technique to potatoes, vegetables and meats.

What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

Sweet potatoes will have a reddish skin and bright orange flesh. Yams have a dark brown skin and have a lighter beige colored flesh. Yams will also grow much larger in size than a sweet potato.

What is the easiest way to cut Hasselback potatoes?

The best and easiest way to cut Hasselback potatoes is to place chopsticks on either side (long side) of the potato. Slice with a Chef’s knife or Santoku knife, using the chopsticks to stop the cut near the bottom of the potato.

Can you make Hasselback sweet potatoes in advance.

Yes, Hasselback sweet potatoes can be made in advance. This is a good options for a holiday meal, when you have limited oven space and time on the day of the dinner. Prep and cook the potatoes fully, cover the baking dish tightly with foil and refrigerate. Reheat the potatoes at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes (covered with foil) or until fully warmed through.

Is sweet potato casserole a side dish or dessert?

Oh, this is a very controversial question, and one that many people have very different opinions on! Many consider sweet potatoes as a side dish, like mashed potatoes. However, when topped and baked with marshmallows or a brown sugar pecan crumble, it becomes very sweet, like a pumpkin pie, crumble or crisp. Many enjoy sweet potato casserole served with whipped cream or ice cream, thus making it a dessert. Either way it is served, it’s absolutely delicious!

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What are Hasselback sweet potatoes served with?

Sweet potatoes are a great side dish served with just about any meal. Here are a few holiday dinner ideas where this sweet potato casserole would be the perfect pairing:

  • Garlic Herb Roast Beef
  • Oven Baked Snow Crab Legs
  • Apple Cider Turkey Brine
  • How to Dry Brine A Turkey
  • Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
  • Citrus Turkey Brine

If you loved this sweet potato recipe, check out some of our other holiday side dishes:

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Erin Indahl-Fink

Looking for a simple, delicious Hasselback Sweet potatoes recipe? This delicious sweet potatoes casserole is topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble, making it an amazing side dish or dessert!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Salad and Sides

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

  • Oval Baking Dish This 9" Oval Baking Dish by Staub is ideal for any side dish or casserole.

  • Santoku Knife This 5" Henckels Knife also comes with a smaller 3" knife. A fantastic deal on quality knives!

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. sweet potatoes rinsed, peeled and sliced

Brown Sugar Pecan Crumble Topping:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 12" baking dish (rectangular or oval), with non stick baking spray. (You can also use a 9×9" pan or baking dish.) Set dish aside.

  • Rinse and peel the sweet potatoes. Using a Chef's or Santoku knife, slice the peeled potatoes into 1/8" slices. Place the sliced potatoes on their side, keeping the potato shape, in the baking dish.

  • Make the brown sugar pecan crumble: to a bowl, add the brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir together with a fork to combine. Pour the melted butter over the top of the crumble and mix. Mixture will be crumbly and gravel-like.

  • Top the sweet potatoes with the pecan crumble mixture, placing the crumble on the tops and sides of the potatoes. Cover the baking dish with foil. (Covering the dish with foil is important, as it will prevent the pecans from over-browning and burning.)

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to toast the pecans. (Total bake time will be 45 minutes.)

  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Making in advance for a holiday meal? If you're serving this sweet potato recipe for a holiday meal, I am often asked it if can be made in advance. Yes, this sweet potato dish can be made in advance. You can either assemble it completely and wrap tightly in foil, and refrigerate overnight. Then bake before serving.

You can also assemble and bake the day before, let cool, wrap and refrigerate overnight. Reheat the day of the dinner by heating the oven at 350 and reheating for 20-30 minutes until fully heated through. Make sure the baking dish is covered with foil when reheating.

Storage & refrigeration: leftovers need to be refrigerated. Store in an airtight container or wrap the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. Leftovers will keep 3-4 days, refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 172mgFiber: 7gSugar: 22g

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FAQs

Do you have to boil sweet potatoes before dehydrating? ›

Sweet potatoes should be pretreated before being dehydrated, otherwise, they will retain a raw “uncooked” taste when rehydrated. The most common way to pretreat vegetables is to blanch them for a few minutes, using either steam or boiling water.

Why do you put oil on sweet potatoes before baking? ›

If I'm planning to, I rub the sweet potatoes in a small amount of olive oil before baking to crisp them up and add extra flavor. After baking, let the potatoes cool slightly, split the tops open, and dot with butter that will melt from the residual heat. Season with a little salt and pepper, and you're ready to go.

Why don t sweet potatoes get crispy? ›

The secret to crispy (instead of soggy) sweet potato fries is to spread them out in an even layer with enough room so that they don't touch. This is especially important if you're making a big batch of fries. Instead of just piling more onto one baking pan, spread them out over two baking pans or cook them in batches.

Why do you soak sweet potatoes before baking? ›

The cold water bath helps rinse the starch off the sweet potatoes so they're a bit more crispy. That said, if you do not have the time, you can still get crispy baked sweet potato fries by using high heat and a little drizzle of olive oil.

What are the benefits of dehydrating sweet potatoes? ›

Dehydrated sweet potatoes retain most of their nutritional value. They are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, fiber and various essential minerals. Incorporating dehydrated sweet potatoes into your diet is an easy way to boost your nutrient intake.

Can you dehydrate raw sweet potatoes? ›

Can you dehydrate raw sweet potatoes? You can, but the color will be bland, not bright orange, and they won't be as digestible as cooked sweet potatoes. Raw sweet potatoes can be dried and ground into powder to use in breads or other baked goods. To dry raw sweet potatoes, slice thinly as above; then grind into powder.

Should you poke holes in sweet potatoes before baking? ›

Do you have to poke holes in sweet potatoes before baking? Typically holes are poked into a sweet potato to prevent a potato exploding in your oven. However, the chance of that happening is low, and according to Lifehacker, sweet potatoes will retain more flavor if you don't poke them.

Is it better to bake sweet potatoes in foil or not? ›

The most important thing to note here is that I DON'T wrap them in foil. If you do, the sweet potato flesh will still cook, but the skin will be very moist and almost slimy. In order to get delectable, puffed up crispy skin and caramelization on the outside of each baked potato, place them onto the baking sheet bare!

What does baking soda do to sweet potatoes? ›

Baking Soda – boiling the potatoes in baking soda draws out the starch and allows the outside to get brown and crispy. Sweet Potatoes – yams work fine too. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – gets infused with rosemary and garlic and is the key to getting that crispy exterior.

Why does vinegar make potatoes crispy? ›

The acid in the vinegar can also help to slightly break down the surface of the potatoes, aiding in the development of a crispier texture during frying. Additionally, the vinegar can contribute to a golden-brown color on the exterior of the fries.

Do sweet potatoes get sweeter the longer you cook them? ›

You can control the amount of maltose produced when cooking sweet potatoes by varying the cooking time. The longer and slower you cook a sweet potato, the more maltose is formed and the sweeter it will taste.

Why does sweet potato taste weird? ›

The US Sweet Potato Council warns that keeping uncooked sweet potatoes in the fridge will give them “a hard center and unpleasant taste.” This Is the Best Scrubber for Veggies, Spuds, and Dishes Alike. Sweet potatoes should be stored in a dry and cool (not cold!)

What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? ›

Are Yams and Sweet Potatoes the Same? No, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same. Yams have rough, dark brown skin that is often compared to tree bark, and their flesh is dry and starchy like a regular potato. Sweet potatoes have smooth reddish skin, softer flesh (when cooked), and a sweet flavor.

Is it better to peel sweet potatoes before baking? ›

Whether or not you peel the potato is completely personal preference; we leave ours on as I enjoy the texture. If you are serving children or sensitive eaters, consider peeling the sweet potatoes before roasting. Cut Uniform-ish Pieces.

What is the best way to process sweet potatoes? ›

Place the jars in a pressure canner and lock the canner lid and bring to a boil on high heat. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and process quarts for 90 minutes and pints for 65 minutes at 10 PSI for a weighted gauge canner/11 PSI for a dial gauge canner according to your canner type and your elevation.

Do you have to boil potatoes before dehydrating? ›

Potatoes can be dehydrated from uncooked potatoes, blanched, partially-cooked, or fully cooked potatoes. From my own experience and experimenting, I've found that half-cooked potatoes rehydrate the best.

Do potatoes need to be blanched before dehydrating? ›

Pre-treating vegetables by blanching is recommended to enhance quality and safety. Blanching improves color and texture, relaxes tissues so pieces dry faster, reduces the time needed to rehydrate vegetables, and helps to destroy potentially harmful bacteria. Thoroughly wash potatoes.

How to dehydrate sweet potatoes for dogs in a dehydrator? ›

Method 2 Food Dehydrator:
  1. Wash the sweet potato and slice the sweet potatoes ½ cm thick.
  2. Place the slices on the food dehydrator racks.
  3. Set the dehydrator to 135˚ F.
  4. Dry for 6-7 hours, depending on how crunchy you prefer the treats to be.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Can dogs eat raw sweet potatoes? ›

When feeding your dog a sweet potato, make sure it's cooked and that the skin is removed; leaving the skin on makes it harder for your dog to digest. You should never feed your dog a raw sweet potato. Not only are they difficult to chew, but they can upset your dog's stomach and potentially cause intestinal blockage.

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