Description
A delicious recipe for sweet potatoes that are buttery and spiced to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and dice them into 1-inch cubes. Add the potatoes to a large pot along with cold water. Use enough water to completely cover 1 inch above the potatoes.
- Place the pot on the stove on High and allow the water to come to a boil. When the water reaches boiling, reduce to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Pierce with a fork to check.
- Drain the excess water from the pot.
- Add the butter, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar or sweetener, nutmeg, and salt to the pot. Stir until well combined.
- Serve.
Notes
- For added sweetness, you can adjust the amount of brown sugar or sweetener.
- Feel free to top with marshmallows or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg