Southern Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are not actually related to regular potatoes. They are a member of the morning glory family.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Southern Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
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Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover with water.
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Bring the water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
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Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
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Add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the pot.
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Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and well combined.
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Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a baking dish.
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Sprinkle the pecans and mini marshmallows on top of the sweet potatoes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the sweet potatoes are heated through.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
