Caramel Sweet Potatoes

Name: Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. —Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; pour over sweet potatoes. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until glazed, basting frequently.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 182 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. —Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio

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