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Candied Sweet Potatoes - Southern Traditional Recipe

Candied Sweet Potatoes - Southern Traditional Recipe

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Candied Sweet Potatoes - Southern Traditional

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup butter
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
While butter is melting, in a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Add sliced potatoes to melted butter and turn to coat.
Sprinkle sugar mixture over potatoes, stir to coat.
Cover skillet, reduce heat to low.
Stirring occasionally, Cook for 50-60 minutes (depending on how thick you sliced your potatoes), or until potatoes are tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.04 Kcal (2550 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.19g	36%
Cholesterol	61.01mg	20%
Sodium	257.07mg	11%
Potassium	669.92mg	14%
Total Carbs	99.8g	33%
Sugars	66.77g	267%
Dietary Fiber	6.31g	25%
Protein	4.24g	8%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	2.2mg	74%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	73.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.74 Kcal (895 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.14g	36%
Cholesterol	21.41mg	20%
Sodium	90.21mg	11%
Potassium	235.1mg	14%
Total Carbs	35.02g	33%
Sugars	23.43g	267%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	25%
Protein	1.49g	8%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	74%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	25.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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