These sweet potatoes are an easy and delicious side dish. A mixture of brown sugar and butter enhances the sweet potatoes’ natural sweetness and, they’re fantastic with ham or pork. Feel free to add some toasted pecans for texture or add a cinnamon stick or two for spiced sweet potatoes.

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Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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Add a delicious twist to your meal with brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes. These sweet and savory treats are sure to impress your family.

  • Author: Diana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Bake

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, about 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • Dash table salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 325 F and lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them in a saucepan. Cover the sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook just until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Layer the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  4. Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and salt; spoon over the sweet potatoes.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until nicely glazed.

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