Best Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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A Thanksgiving classic with a nineties twist. There are marshmallows and brown sugar to keep the youngsters happy, and "big kids" will like the addition of almonds and spices.

Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Almond     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground ginger
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange potatoes in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ginger in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake potatoes 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender and syrup thickens slightly, basting occasionally, about 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 500°F. Top potatoes with marshmallows and nuts. Return to oven; bake until marshmallows begin to melt and nuts begin to brown, about 3 minutes.

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Our family cherishes a tradition of sweet potatoes with apples and raisins. If I suggest something different, they say "Oh NO, Beema, that's part of the love." -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, apple juice, apple and raisins; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. If desired, stir in brandy., Transfer sweet potatoes to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; top with apple mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender, basting occasionally with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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This is another version of candied sweet potatoes that we love to have during the holidays. The almonds add a nice crunch.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (yams)
2/3 cup golden brown sugar, packed
5 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup almonds, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Arrange potatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ginger in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over potatoes; toss to coat.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake potatoes 50 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender
  • and syrup thickens slightly, basting occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool; cover and refrigerate. Rewarm potatoes in 350ºF oven until heated through, about 20 minutes, before continuing).
  • Increase oven temperature to 500ºF.
  • Top potatoes with marshmallows
  • and nuts.
  • Return to oven; bake until marshmallows begin to melt and nuts begin to brown, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 365.4, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 28.8, Protein 5.8

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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This recipe came from Bon Appetit magazine. What makes it unique is that the sweet potatoes are cut into small cubes and almonds and mini marshmallows are sprinkled on the top.

Provided by 2bizzy

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup golden brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Arrange potatoes in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, butter and spices in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake potatoes 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender and syrup thickens slightly, basting occasionally - about 20 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500°F Top potatoes with marshmallows and nuts. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows begin to melt and nuts begin to brown, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 336.2, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 28.6, Protein 5.1

GLAZED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND LIME



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Dress up sweet potatoes with a flavorful brown sugar glaze. The sweetness of this extra-tasty side dish is balanced by a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add sweet potatoes; cook, stirring once, until beginning to brown, 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, packed brown sugar, and fresh lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 10 minutes. Uncover, and cook over medium-high until sweet potatoes are tender and liquid is syrupy, 7 to 9 minutes more (there should be only a small amount of liquid remaining).
  • Remove skillet from heat; add butter, and swirl skillet until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES



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How to make Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 ½ pounds), skinned
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
4 Tablespoons butter
1 large can yams in syrup, drained
cinnamon and butter for yams

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Combine the paprika, salt, cinnamon, cumin, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Position the baking sheet in the upper one-third of the oven and bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Cook, stirring, until butter melts and the mixture is well combined.
  • After the chicken has baked for 15 minutes, brush it with the brown sugar glaze and bake 5 minutes longer.
  • Brush the chicken again and bake until cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
  • Heat the yams in a saucepan until heated through. Lightly coat with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Serve the chicken with the yams while hot. Makes 4 servings.

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Categories     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

4lbs sweet potatoes (peeled + cut in lg chunks)
2/3 cup brown sugar packed
5 Tblsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
pinch of ginger
2 cups mini marshmellows
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Arrange potatoes in 9x13 dish. Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon,salt, nutmeg, + ginger in pan over med heat. Boil + stir till sugar dissolves. Pour over potatoes, toss to coat. Cover dish tightly + bake potatoes 50 min. Uncover, bake until potatoes are tender + syrup thickens (20 min). Inbcrease temp to 500. Top with marshmellows + nuts. Return to oven until marshmellows start to melt, (3 min). Freezes well.

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