Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Craving candied sweet potatoes but short on time? This recipe delivers incredible flavor in just 40 minutes! A quick and easy alternative to traditional methods, this recipe is a delicious shortcut without sacrificing taste. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans (optional). Perfect as a Thanksgiving side or a cozy weeknight treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 428.8 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook sweet potatoes according to package directions until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
  3. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and the reserved 1/4 cup sweet potato liquid to the saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.
  5. Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them evenly in the butter and sugar mixture.
  6. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a medium casserole dish (approximately 1.5-quart).
  7. Top with 1 cup mini marshmallows.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional).
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

171g

Fat

36g

Carbs

26g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes?

Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes?

Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes has approximately 428.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes are Sweet Potatoes, Brown Sugar, Butter, Miniature Marshmallow, Pecans. See the full list with measurements above.

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