Description
These Candied Sweet Potatoes are a classic comfort side dish, perfect for holidays or any meal. Tender sweet potato slices are baked in a rich brown sugar and butter sauce, creating a sweet, caramelized, and irresistible dish.
Ingredients
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- 4–5 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse, scrub, peel, and slice sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick slices.
- Make Brown Sugar Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and stir.
- Assemble and Bake: Place sweet potatoes in a 13x9x2-inch dish. Pour the brown sugar butter mixture over the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove foil, stir, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender. Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the brown sugar sauce.
- You can use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure the sweet potatoes are sliced evenly for consistent cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 41g
