Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your meal with these brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, about 3 pounds, scrubbed
- Butter for the baking dish
- 6 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Recommended Equipment
- 9-by-13-inch baking dish
Instructions
- Place a steaming basket in a pot and add 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until just tender but still quite firm.6 medium sweet potatoes
- When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into crosswise slices about 1/2-inch thick.
- Position the rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves.6 tbsp butter | 3/4 cup brown sugar | 1/2 tsp salt | 1/2 cup water
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the slices. Tuck in a cinnamon stick, if desired.1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 30 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 804mgFiber: 7gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 32414IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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