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My family fell in love with the combination of sweet and spicy in this potato side dish the very first time they tried it. It goes great with poultry...and looks so pretty on the dinner table. I try to serve it often. —Lynn Thomas London, Ontario
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Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 149 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Originally published as Spicy Sweet Potatoes in Taste of Home October/November 2001, p39
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Reviewed on May. 14, 2013 by howdu
Double yum! I varied the coating a little to suit us. I halved the recipe except for the brown sugar and olive oil. I kept these at 2 T each. Baked on a foil-lined pan uncovered at 350 because I had a pork roast cooking at the same time. Cooking time was about 50 minutes. Cubes were browned, crispy on the outside but tender inside. Sweet/spicy. Excellent!
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2012 by nich73e
Pretty decent for a non-sweet recipe using sweet potatoes. I'm just not fond of sweet potatoes in any form other than sweetened and in custard or pie form. Having tried a huge range of recipes to try out on my sweet potato harvest, I came to this realization since I didn't like any of them that weren't sweetened.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by marlowesmom
We've been enjoying this dish since I found it in the magazine in 2001. I do increase the brown sugar and chili powder a little because we like highly flavored, but not extra hot, food. Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous recipe.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by ABiggie
These are awesome. My husband doesn't care for sweet potatoes, but this is his new favorite food. Delicious!
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by kbpaulson
The first time I made this I inadvertently left out the brown sugar. They were still delicious! Next time I'll try them with the brown sugar.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by eli05
My husband doesn't like candied sweet potatoes so I have been looking for a different recipe and he loved this!
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by dreamgirlut
My family really enjoyed this dish, even the kids. I did cut out half of the cayenne just to make sure that my kids would eat it. It still had a little kick. I will definitely make this again.
Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2010 by jmkasprak
I found the sweet and spicy combination very appealing. Hubby didn't like it at all. I'll just make a small batch for myself from now on.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by Barry in London
I've only recently gotten into sweet potatoes. When I've tried them in the past I didn't care for them. This recipe has made me a fan. I'm going to be looking for more sweet potato recipe's - maybe even a sweet potato pie!
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2010 by katlaydee3
This was ok. My dad and sister both like this dish but my mom said it was too spicy.
Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by bluebirdjohnson7
We love these sweet potatoes! We only use about 1/2 as much cayenne because we don't like spicy food. I have made these several times for Thanks Giving in place of the usual Candied Sweet Potatoes and they have been well received.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by digbugsgirl
I have been making this recipe for many years. It is so good! My husband, who only likes sweet potatoes in a very sweet casserole, also likes these.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by bake4all
My family LOVES this recipe. Such a nice change from candied sweet potatoes - this goes with everything!
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