How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Candied sweet potatoes have been a beloved side dish in many families for generations. The sweet and sticky combination of brown sugar and butter creates a mouthwatering glaze that perfectly compliments the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Whether you're making them for a holiday feast or just a cozy family dinner, candied sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups butter or margarine
  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • ground cinnamon to taste
  • ground nutmeg to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes; drain and peel when cool enough to handle.
  • While potatoes are cooling, combine 2 cups marshmallows, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  • Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce, mashing about half of the potatoes and breaking the other half into bite-sized chunks. Transfer into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup marshmallows evenly over top and continue to bake until marshmallows are slightly toasted and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    405 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 293mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 749mg