Mom's Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar

Directions:

Begin 2 hours before serving time.
In a large dutch oven place sweet potatoes ,add enough cold water to cover potatoes.
Over medium heat bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 25 minutes until skin is softened.
Drain and cool to room temperature.
Cut off ends and peel past yellow color and eyes.
Slice into 3/4 inch slices.
In a large non stick skillet low/medium flame,melt 4 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar over butter. Cook until just bubbling.
Add sweet potato slices in one layer. Cook until deep orange color with lightly browned edges. 15 minutes first side,10 minutes second side.
If more brown sugar/butter is needed add 2 tablespooons to 1/4 cup of brown sugar in between batches.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	210.57 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.62g	13%
Cholesterol	22.88mg	8%
Sodium	42.7mg	2%
Potassium	249.04mg	5%
Total Carbs	33.21g	11%
Sugars	22.61g	90%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	1.41g	3%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	39.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	218.74 Kcal (916 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	13%
Cholesterol	23.76mg	8%
Sodium	44.35mg	2%
Potassium	258.7mg	5%
Total Carbs	34.5g	11%
Sugars	23.48g	90%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	1.46g	3%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	40.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.5

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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