Candied Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Christmas

Description

Sweet, buttery, and topped with toasted marshmallows, this dish is a must-have for holiday dinners.

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
1 ¼ cups cups unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups cups brown sugar
Ground cinnamon, to taste
Ground nutmeg, to taste

Instructions

1
Prepare IngredientsPreheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
Boil Sweet PotatoesBring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until just tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let them cool until easy to handle, then peel off the skins.
3
Make the SauceIn a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 2 cups of marshmallows, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally until the marshmallows melt into a smooth sauce.
4
Mix the PotatoesStir the peeled sweet potatoes into the sauce, mashing about half of them and leaving the rest in small chunks. Mix well to coat evenly.
5
BakeTransfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
6
Add Marshmallow ToppingSprinkle the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows evenly on top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and slightly toasted.
7
ServeLet cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the sweet, gooey perfection!

Tips

8
Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg to your taste preferences.

For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans on top with the marshmallows.

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 222mg10%
Potassium 750mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 35g
Protein 3g6%

Vitamin C 30 mg
Calcium 79 mg
Iron 1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Samantha Doe

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.