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Baked Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sweet, caramelized baked southern candied sweet potatoes make the perfect Fall side dish - especially for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 large sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ¾ cup butter melted (12 tablespoons)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Place sweet potato rounds in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender (do not over-cook, they should still be slightly firm and not mushy). Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl and stir to combine making sure potatoes are well-coated.
- Transfer mixture to a large casserole dish and bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes until sugars are dissolved and potatoes are very easily pierced with a fork. Stir the potatoes to coat with the sauce at the bottom of the dish and serve.
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Notes
- Tip: Top with candied pecans.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
387mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
12069IU
(241%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 12069IU | 241% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.