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Several people commented that this was really good (the pretzel rod chunks kinda throw off the presentation, but the flavors all work well.) I made a mistake and accidentally added the brown sugar to the cooked, mashed sweet potatoes, but it was quite a bit of potatoes, so it worked well. I actually had extra sweet potatoes and served that and my husband thought that alone was pretty good. I will most certainly make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jayme249"},"reviewBody":"

I make this every Thanksgiving, & everyone loves it. I cut the sugar for the sweet potatoes down a bit, & add a little grated orange peel & about 2 Tbl. of orange juice to the potatoes. So good!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"slfish68"},"reviewBody":"

I made recipe with tiny twists pretzels baked at 325 for 30 minutes to match a mini Butterball turkey roast. I used the no syrup added canned. My family and I all thought it was delicious and a great way to use up holiday leftovers.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JMartinelli13"},"reviewBody":"Used mini twist pretzels and dried cranberries. Spooned sweet potato mash into ramekins and then topped them. They baked in about half the time as a full size dish. Definitely will make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"IvyRiggs"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely divine flavor! I cut the amounts of sugar & butter in half and replaced canned with fresh boiled sweet potatoes. Everyone loved it...definite keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeePotato"},"reviewBody":"I tried this recipe about a year ago and everone raved about it. Since then I've tried several other sweet potatoe recipe on this site, all very tasty too; however, this is the BEST for how the ingredients compliment each other in taste and texture. Plus the eye candy presentation and inviting smell ranks this colorful tasty dish as a must have, to make our family festive Christmas meal complete. Thank You for sharing your delicious recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LatelyLisa"},"reviewBody":"BEST sweet potatoe recipe EVER...HANDS DOWN!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KC10"},"reviewBody":"I made these again for Thanksgiving dinner! And was reminded just how awesome they are! I love sweet potatoes. Not crazy about cranberries. It was the pretzel topping that caught my attention first time around. But truth be told, the star of this recipe is those tangy, tart cranberries! That sweet, salty, tangy combination is not at ALL what you'd expect! It's totally awesome!!! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"davinsmama"},"reviewBody":"Awesome recipe! The only thing i did different was just 1\/2 Cup of brown sugar instead of 1 Cup and it was still very delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"djnuch"},"reviewBody":"I made this last year and received rave reviews. I used fresh sweet potatoes and this year I am using Gluten free pretzels in the topping. It really is a fantastic recipe","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stacycmeade"},"reviewBody":"Very sweet, like pie ~ as a guest at Christmas dinner commented. Would make again, liked the addition of pretzels. Made the day before and cooked right before serving.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Hannah0418"},"reviewBody":"AMAZING!!! A must at our family christmas dinner. instead of using canned, i peel and boil enough sweet potatoes to make 8-10 cups mashed.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Michelle90"},"reviewBody":"AMAZING!!!! The best side dish I've made in awhile. The Sweet and Savory mixes so well with this. I served it on Sunday with some vistors and I had TONS of compliments on it!! Everyone was asking me for the squash recipe. (I let them know that it wasn't squash and they were shocked!). Thanks TOH for providing the best!!!!!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"arichter"},"reviewBody":"This receipe is wonderful and very tasty. Everyone loved it and has put in their request for next years thanksgiving dinner. I did leave out the pecans and it was still great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-07-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"facetious"},"reviewBody":"This is a blue ribbon recipe that I plan to make for every holiday meal. I got plenty of compliments on this one. I also omitted the cranberries.lmwalker@windstream.net","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"angelasandoval"},"reviewBody":"This is AMAZING! For personal preference, I used boiled fresh sweet potatoes and cut the sugar a bit by reducing the brown sugar in the topping to 3\/4 cup and the sugar in the potato to 1\/4 cup. (Still a very sweet dish)!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kompers"},"reviewBody":"These are delicious. We are not cranberry fans so we omitted them when making this. It is more like dessert than a vegetable side dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"facetious"},"reviewBody":"I commented before, but I wanted to write that I didn't use evaporated milk last time I prepared it, and it still tasted great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mccinc2"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe, great blend of flavors! Everybody loved it. I used fresh sweet potatos vs. can.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ksb223"},"reviewBody":"We loved the tart and sweet flavors in this dish. I made just half the topping and used half the butter and sugar called for in the potatoes. It is healthier now and still tastes great!Kim from MI","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"donovansquared"},"reviewBody":"My family and friends love it! I made it for a brunch and everyone has asked for the recipe. 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