Serves: 4 to 6 | Prep: 1 Hr | Cook: 5 Min
I never thought that a simple potato recipe can be this good! These sliced sweet potatoes are smothered in buttery brown sugar mixture. Surely, this homemade goodness makes history!
This top-notch potato recipe is super simple, you only need a few simple ingredients to whip this up. Anyone can make this in a heartbeat! Sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, nutmeg, and cinnamon are the key ingredients. Some people call these candied yams or glazed sweet potatoes. A straightforward description of these potatoes that are covered in sweet buttery mixture. This delicious side is perfect for any occasion and an amazing addition to any meal. My personal favorite to serve during holiday and fall. A pretty comforting dish like no other!
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These glazed potatoes are so addicting! My family adores this dish so much! This has been the most requested in every gathering. This simple potato side never fails to impress everyone. If we can only give it a ten star we would! This candied sweet potato recipe is a must-have and to die for! I made these last night and my kids are requesting it again tonight! Impressive, deliciously addicting, and will unquestionably make your mouth water!
Ingredients
4 to 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon nutmeg (nutmeg is strong and you don’t need a lot)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt
How to Make Old-Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
Step 1: Melt the butter in a large skillet or cast iron over medium heat.
Step 2: Then, stir in the sliced potatoes to the butter and toss to coat.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix the sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4: Add the sugar mixture into the potatoes, then, toss to coat.
Step 5: Lower the heat and simmer for at least an hour, covered, while stirring seldomly until the potatoes are soft.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon nutmeg (nutmeg is strong and you don't need a lot)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the butter in a large skillet or cast iron over medium heat.
Step 2: Then, stir in the sliced potatoes to the butter and toss to coat.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix the sugar, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4: Add the sugar mixture into the potatoes, then, toss to coat.
Step 5: Lower the heat and simmer for at least an hour, covered, while stirring seldomly until the potatoes are soft.
