Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Sprinkle sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, and stir. Cover skillet, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the sauce is dark and the potatoes are candied. They should be tender, but a little hard around the edges.
  3. Stir in vanilla, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.2 Kcal (1295 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.59g 18%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 68.12mg 3%
Potassium 337.35mg 7%
Total Carbs 50.11g 17%
Sugars 33.59g 134%
Dietary Fiber 3.16g 13%
Protein 2.12g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 37%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 36.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.81 Kcal (899 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 18%
Cholesterol 21.19mg 10%
Sodium 47.32mg 3%
Potassium 234.36mg 7%
Total Carbs 34.81g 17%
Sugars 23.34g 134%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 13%
Protein 1.47g 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 37%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 25.6mg 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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