Broiled Sweet Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Maria Watson 

"This is a recipe of my great-grandmother's that I grew up with. It is a favorite of mine and I try to make it often for my family."
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Line a 10x15 inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave until done, about 4 minutes per potato. When the potatoes are cool, peel, cut in half lengthwise and slice about 1/4 inch.
  4. Place the potato slices in a single layer on prepared cookie sheet. Slice the butter into about 1/8 inch pats and place all over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle the sugar on the potatoes and butter. Place under broiler until golden and bubbly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2007 by Marbear 
This is a simple, healthy way to make sweet potatoes. I ended up dumping a bunch of brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 8, 2008 by JNORDSKOG 
I tried a variation on the preparation. I peeled the sweet potato with a potato peeler, then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 27, 2003 by MANDY_JACQUES 
Very quick and easy to prepare and very tasty too! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by Bap 
It was very quick and easy to make. Great snack for all to enjoy if one has a sweet tooth. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2008 by Keep It Simple Cook 
We love this. Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to the sugar and mix together. I use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2007 by WONGL2 
Very easy to make and tastey! Used brown sugar instead of white sugar. Boiled the potatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 13, 2009 by Stefanie 
Yummy like candy! I used I Can't Belive It's Not Butter spray (0 calories) and Splenda Brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.92 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller 
Thease are just like I used to make in the oven but thank goodness for the microwave.They are... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Broiled Sweet Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 189

  • Total Fat: 0.9g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 22mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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