Cajun-Style Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 large sweet potatoes (3 lb.), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. pecan halves
1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

In a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, bring potatoes and enough water to cover to a boil.
Reduce heat, simmer, covered, for 10 minutes until just tender.
Drain.
In a 12-inch pan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add potatoes, pecans, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted and potatoes are tender.
Makes 8 servings.