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Candied Sweet Potatoes
These candied sweet potatoes are tossed in a mixture of butter, brown sugar and spices, then are roasted until caramelized. A simple yet satisfying side dish that's the perfect accompaniment to chicken, pork, turkey and beef.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the sweet potatoes in an even layer in the dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes. Toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes, until tender and caramelized. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Don't use the tips of the sweet potatoes, those small pieces tend to get overdone or burn in the oven.
- Cut your sweet potatoes into similar sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Don't use pre-cooked canned sweet potatoes. Fresh sweet potatoes work best for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
286mg
(12%)
Potassium
789mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
32438IU
(649%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 789mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 32438IU | 649% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.