Grandma's Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Grandma's Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

3 ½ pounds sweet potatoes

peeled and cubed

¼ cup butter or margarine

melted

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 ¼ cups cinnamon red hot candies

¾ cup water

1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the sweet potatoes into a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until tender about 25 minutes. Drain water and place potatoes in a large casserole dish.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

In a medium bowl stir together the butter brown sugar red hot candies and water. Pour over the sweet potatoes in the dish.

Step 4

Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are soft and the candies are melted. After this you may top with marshmallows and return the dish to the oven for 10 minutes to toast them.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 513

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 110.7g 36%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 66.1g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 31440.8IU 629%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 25.4mg 42%

Folate: 12.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 67.7mg 7%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 38.1mg 14%

Potassium: 478.5mg 13%

Sodium: 155.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 54.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.