Mom’s Sweet Potatoes
Mom’s Sweet Potatoes are a comforting blend of creamy, caramelized goodness that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Ready in just 50 minutes, this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds yellow sweet potatoes, (about 5 to 6)
- 3 Tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup karo syrup, divided
- ½ cup brown sugar, divided
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350℉.
- Boil sweet potatoes for about 20-30 minutes until fork tender. Let cool.
- Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
- After the sweet potatoes are cool, peel of skins and slice into 1 inch spears. Lay half of them in the pan.
- Cut up 1 ½ tablespoons of butter into small pieces and spread all over the sliced sweet potatoes.
- Then drizzle ⅛ cup of karo syrup over all of the sweet potatoes. Then sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar over the top.
- Repeat layers – add more sweet potatoes, then top with the rest of the butter, karo syrup, and brown sugar.
- Cook in oven until heated through and butter is melted. About 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cover the top with marshmallows. Return to oven cook until marshmallows are golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 5gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 25845IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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