Candied Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipes

CANDIED SWEET POTATO SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cook sweet potatoes in microwave oven until done-about 8-10 minutes; but still feel firm when pressed with a potholder or Oven Glove.It depends, more or less, on the size of the potatoes as to the baking time.
• Cool the potatoes to room temperature. Chill in refrigerator overnight, uncovered. This chilling time firms the flesh, making them hold up better in the skillet.
• Next day: Peel and cut potatoes in bite size pieces. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat; melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter and the brown sugar. Add the apple pieces and sauté, stirring occasionally, until apple begins to caramelize and brown around the edges, takes about 5 minutes.
• Add remaining butter and stir in onion and cranberries. Cook one minute. Stir in spices, add potato and sauté about 4 minutes (potatoes will break apart a little- just be gentle). Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature. This is an awesome side dish!!
• Note: These are great served with Marshmallow Sauce: 1 jar marshmallow creme 1/2 c. heavy cream Place in blender and whip up until well blended. Serve over potatoes.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
• Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to prepared dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.