Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Candied Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. sweet potatoes; 1 c. granulated sugar; 2 c. brown sugar; cinnamon (bottle with sprinkler cap); vanilla; 2 sticks margarine; 2 lb. yellow summer squash (young and tender); 3/4 stick butter or margarine; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 medium onion, diced

Servings: persons

5 lb. sweet potatoes
1 c. granulated sugar
2 c. brown sugar
cinnamon (bottle with sprinkler cap)
vanilla
2 sticks margarine
2 lb. yellow summer squash (young and tender)
3/4 stick butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 medium onion, diced

1
Wash, quarter or cut squash into large, sliced pieces.
2
Do not remove the peel.
3
Place in a medium saucepan.
4
Cover with water. Cook until the squash is tender for about 15 to 20 minutes. (Squash can be cooked in 2 minutes in a pressure cooker.)
5
Drain water off thoroughly after squash has cooked, but save a small amount (1/4 cup) for later.
6
Mash the squash with a fork or potato masher.
7
Add salt, pepper, butter or margarine, diced onions and saved water.
8
Stir well.
9
Return this mixture to the stove on low heat and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
10
Serve.

1336

kcal

Calories

Fat

293

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. sweet potatoes, 1 c. granulated sugar, 2 c. brown sugar, cinnamon (bottle with sprinkler cap), and more.

Yes, Candied Sweet Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

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