Sweet Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Overview:
This delightful recipe for Sweet Sweet Potatoes is a cherished classic that has stood the test of time. The addition of tangy orange juice enhances the flavor, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion. 🍠✨
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 319.9 per serving
- Cuisine: Yam/Sweet Potato
- Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Low Protein, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
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| Sweet Potatoes | 4 |
| Brown Sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Orange Juice | 4 tablespoons |
| Mini Marshmallows | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare Baking Dish: Butter a medium-size baking dish, ensuring the sweet potatoes won’t stick.
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Cook Sweet Potatoes: In a saucepan, boil the sweet potatoes in water for 8-10 minutes, until they are just firm-tender. Drain well and transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
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Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl or cup, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Coat Potatoes: Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, gently tossing to coat them evenly.
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Add Orange Juice: Drizzle the sweet potatoes with the tangy orange juice.
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Dot with Butter: Distribute small pieces of butter evenly over the sweet potatoes.
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Bake: Place the baking dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
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Add Marshmallows: After 15 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the top with mini marshmallows.
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Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy: Your Sweet Sweet Potatoes are now ready to be enjoyed! 🎉
Recipe Notes:
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Make Ahead: To save time, you can cook the sweet potatoes a day ahead and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Scaling Up: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger gathering or dinner party.
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Flavor Boost: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a sprinkle of nutmeg or a dash of vanilla extract to the brown sugar mixture.
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Garnish Ideas: To make this dish even more appealing, top it with chopped pecans or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
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Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.
Enjoy these Sweet Sweet Potatoes as a delightful side dish that will surely become a favorite at your table! 😋🍴
