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How To Make The Best Sweet Potatoes Recipe! (With Butter And Brown Sugar)

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Sweet Soul Taters

Cultural Context

Sweet Soul Taters, often associated with Southern cuisine, are a beloved dish during holidays and family gatherings in the United States. Traditionally made with sweet potatoes, they are enhanced with sugar and spices, creating a comforting and sweet side dish. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of African American cooking, where sweet potatoes are a staple ingredient. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating marshmallows or pecans, making it a versatile favorite at both casual dinners and festive occasions.

AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups canned sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans
2 cups marshmallows

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar richness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Coconut flakes provide a crunchy texture without added gelatin.

1

If using fresh sweet potatoes, roast them in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.

2

Peel and chop the roasted sweet potatoes and place them in a dish.

3

In a measuring cup, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and butter, then stir to combine.

4

Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes in the dish.

5

For a marshmallow topping, bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

6

For a crumb topping, melt butter and mix it with flour and brown sugar, then stir in pecans.

7

Add the crumb topping to the sweet potatoes after baking.

8

If using marshmallows, add them on top after the initial bake and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until melted.

9

Bake the sweet potato casserole at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dishmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Sweet PotatoesCandied Yams

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