Sweet Potatoes for Two

Name: Sweet Potatoes for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash ground nutmeg or mace

I like this recipe because it can be prepared for two, or easily increased to accommodate a large gathering. The color and taste of sweet potatoes make them a must for any holiday dinner!

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg or mace

Directions

Cut potatoes into chunks; transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, water and salt; bring to a boil. Pour over potatoes.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until syrup thickens, basting occasionally. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 425 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (65g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Potatoes for Two in Reminisce November/December 1992

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Parkhart

Sep 30, 2015

Easy to make and very good to eat!
lynettemarquez

Nov 15, 2013

Simple, easy, and delicious, I'll be making these again!
lhalek

Nov 1, 2010

Really good, but its tastes better when you use raw potates instead of cooked. I bake them in the oven for about an hour and it tastes much better than having precooked. I double the recipe everyone loves it!!
tkarinas

Mar 9, 2010

My family loves sweet potatoes and thinks this recipe is definitely a keeper. I have no problem with this and will be making this for them many more times.
catgilmore

Dec 30, 2009

Easy to make. Not overly sweet, which was what I was looking for.