Broiled Sweet Potatoes

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

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Line a 10×15 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.

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