Candied Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
4.4
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe involves cubing large sweet potatoes and tossing them with melted unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The mixture is spread in a baking dish and covered with foil, then baked to cook the potatoes through and allow the sugar and spices to meld with the vegetable.
After an initial baking period, the dish is uncovered and stirred gently before returning it to the oven to develop more caramelization. The finishing touch is a layer of mini marshmallows placed on top and broiled briefly to melt and lightly brown them, giving a soft, sweet, and slightly toasted topping that contrasts with the tender sweet potatoes underneath.
This dish is a classic accompaniment for meals where a sweet, comforting side is desired. The blend of warm spices highlights the natural sweetness of the potatoes while the marshmallows add texture and a festive touch. It is typically served warm.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potato cubed
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Toss the sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger together in a large bowl.
- Add the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil pan.
- Cook for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and stir sweet potatoes gently.
- Cook an additional 20 minutes uncovered.
- Top with marshmallows and broil for up to 30 seconds, 6-8 inches from the top broiler.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 16552IU | 331% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
You'll Also Love
