Try this homemade Grandma'S Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes recipe the whole family will love. Made with sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar and cinnamo…
This Grandma'S Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter or margarine, melted, packed brown sugar, cinnamon red hot candies and water. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 733 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026