Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Red hot cinnamon candies have been 1 of my favorite ingredients since my childhood & this is the 1st of 2 recipes I'm entering that feature them. It's so delicious that you'll want to make it all yr. I agree w/her & hope you will as well. Just imagine this dish along side a lovely glazed ham. Yum. Ingredients:
3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled & cubed) |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted |
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) |
1 1/4 cups red cinnamon candies |
3/4 cup water |
1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place sweet potatoes in a lrg saucepan w/enough water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil & cook over med heat till tender (about 25 min).
3. Drain of all water & place in a lrg casserole dish.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. In a med bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar, red hot candies & water.
6. Pour over the sweet potatoes in the dish.
7. Bake for 1 hr till sweet potatoes are soft & the candies are melted.
8. After this, you may top w/marshmallows (if desired) & return the dish to the oven for 10 min to toast them.
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