Mom's Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Mom's Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 8 medium sweet potatoes
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar

Directions:

  1. Begin 2 hours before serving time.
  2. In a large dutch oven place sweet potatoes ,add enough cold water to cover potatoes.
  3. Over medium heat bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 25 minutes until skin is softened.
  4. Drain and cool to room temperature.
  5. Cut off ends and peel past yellow color and eyes.
  6. Slice into 3/4 inch slices.
  7. In a large non stick skillet low/medium flame,melt 4 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar over butter. Cook until just bubbling.
  8. Add sweet potato slices in one layer. Cook until deep orange color with lightly browned edges. 15 minutes first side,10 minutes second side.
  9. If more brown sugar/butter is needed add 2 tablespooons to 1/4 cup of brown sugar in between batches.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 210.57 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.62g 13%
Cholesterol 22.88mg 8%
Sodium 42.7mg 2%
Potassium 249.04mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.21g 11%
Sugars 22.61g 90%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 1.41g 3%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 39.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.74 Kcal (916 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.95g 13%
Cholesterol 23.76mg 8%
Sodium 44.35mg 2%
Potassium 258.7mg 5%
Total Carbs 34.5g 11%
Sugars 23.48g 90%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 8%
Protein 1.46g 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 40.7mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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