Southern Comfort Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a staple in Southern cuisine and are often enjoyed during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Southern Comfort Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mini Marshmallows
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then pierce them with a fork.
3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
4. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
5. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
6. Add the brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the sweet potato flesh.
7. Mash the mixture until smooth.
8. Stir in the pecans.
9. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a baking dish.
10. Top with mini marshmallows.
11. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and toasted.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.