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5 Ingredient Candied Sweet Potatoes in a cast iron skillet.

5 Ingredient Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Zona House
These Candied Sweet Potatoes use just 5 ingredients, 5 steps, and one pan. They are ready in just 5 minutes!
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course On the side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 29 ounce canned sweet potatoes (or yams)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional - glazed walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large hot frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Drain and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes. Add the sweet potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with the salt.
  • Fry the potatoes about 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the brown sugar and cinnamon across the top. Wait 1-2 minutes and then toss the potatoes until the brown sugar has nice caramelization, about 1 more minute.
  • Remove from pan and serve immediately. Garnish with glazed walnuts if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
  • To make this vegan use vegan butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 6gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 29.336IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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