“Our family loved it! Great comfort food. My kids wanted seconds and it fed five people with one leftover lunch. Yum!”
This classic Southern side dish is a sweet and savory treat. The combination of sweet potatoes, butter, and spices creates a delicious and indulgent flavor.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White sugar | 2 cups |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 pinch |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced) | 6 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Combine spices: In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and stir to coat.
- Add spice mixture: Sprinkle sugar mixture over sweet potatoes and stir.
- Simmer: Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until sauce is dark and potatoes are candied.
- Add vanilla: Stir in vanilla and serve.
