Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your meal with these brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes. How to make this dish that pairs beautifully with poultry, meat, and grains.
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds, washed and peeled
- 6 tablespoons butter, plus more for the baking dish
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional
Instructions
- Place a steaming basket in a pot; add 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place the sweet potatoes in a pot and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until just tender.
- 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
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt, and 3/4 cups 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 has dissolved.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the slices. If desired, add a cinnamon stick.
- 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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