Candied Sweet Potatoes

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Candied Sweet Potatoes
40 min.
12
442kcal

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Candied Sweet Potatoes: A Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Side Dish Delight

Indulge in the sweet, cinnamon-y goodness of Candied Sweet Potatoes, a delectable side dish that's not only gluten and dairy-free but also incredibly easy to whip up in just 40 minutes. Perfect for serving a crowd, this recipe yields 12 generous servings, making it an ideal addition to your holiday table or any special occasion.

With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily towards carbohydrates, this dish is a carb lover's dream, offering a satisfying and comforting end to your meal. The star of the show, sweet potatoes, are cooked to perfection and then mashed with a delightful medley of margarine, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a flavor profile that's both rich and nostalgic.

The preparation is straightforward and involves minimal hands-on time. Start by boiling the sweet potatoes until slightly underdone, then proceed to mash them with the sweet, spiced sauce. The final baking in the oven not only melds the flavors but also gives the marshmallows on top a golden-brown, irresistibly gooey finish.

Candied Sweet Potatoes are not just a dish; they're an experience. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, complementing both the richness of a holiday roast and the lighter fare of a summer barbecue. So why wait? Dive into this recipe and add a touch of sweetness to your next meal. Your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups brown sugar 
  • 12 servings ground cinnamon to taste
  • 12 servings nutmeg to taste
  • 1.3 cups butter 
  • cups marshmallows miniature divided
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into quartered

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes.
  4. Drain, cool and peel.
  5. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  6. Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks.
  7. Transfer to prepared dish.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories442kcal
Protein2.67%
Fat39.37%
Carbs57.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.13
Glycemic Load
21.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.340869659963%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:442.32kcal
22.12%
Fat:19.89g
30.59%
Saturated Fat:4.51g
28.18%
Carbohydrates:65.88g
21.96%
Net Carbohydrates:59.85g
21.76%
Sugar:36.36g
40.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:323.08mg
14.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.04g
6.07%
Vitamin A:22304.13IU
446.08%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.65%
Fiber:6.03g
24.11%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.71%
Potassium:566.19mg
16.18%
Copper:0.28mg
13.93%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.67%
Magnesium:45.68mg
11.42%
Calcium:95.57mg
9.56%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.52%
Phosphorus:83.96mg
8.4%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.82%
Iron:1.34mg
7.45%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.06%
Folate:18.86µg
4.72%
Vitamin B3:0.94mg
4.68%
Vitamin C:3.81mg
4.62%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.63%
Vitamin K:3.35µg
3.19%
Selenium:1.49µg
2.13%
Source:Allrecipes