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Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This gluten free sweet potato recipe features delicious glazed sweet potatoes that are easy to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for holiday meals or a cozy dinner!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 254

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 3/4" cubes
  • 5 Tbsp salted butter or dairy-free alternative
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch of ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes, cutting them into 3/4" cubes. Arrange cubed sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 9x13" baking pan.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil, whisking together until well blended. Remove from heat and pour over sweet potatoes. Stir to coat.
  3. Cover dish tightly with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and stir again to coat well with sauce.
  4. Continue baking uncovered until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven when done and serve!
  5. For roasted sweet potatoes, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), peel, and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve hot!

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.