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.
Original recipe makes 4 to 5 servings
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup white sugar
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
30 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Line a 10×15 inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 165 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38.7 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 75 mg