Special Sweet Potatoes
THIS DISH is quick to prepare, but to save time, I'll often boil the sweet potatoes in advance, then complete the recipe the next day.
Orange juice and cinnamon are wonderful for enhancing the flavor of sweet potatoes. This classic recipe is great during the holidays.
-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana2 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
Directions
- In a saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water for 10
- minutes or until tender; drain. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking
- dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Drizzle with
- orange juice and dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for
- 15 minutes. Top with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer or until
- marshmallows are puffed and golden brown. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 268 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.