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Overhead view of stovetop sweet potatoes in a cast iron skillet.

Skillet Sweet Potatoes

Author: Marsha McDougal
Easy, melt-in-your-mouth, Skillet Sweet Potatoes that taste like candied yams, but made in half the time and in just one pan!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs. sweet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel, and chop the sweet potatoes into small ½-inch cubes (see my example above).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Then add the white and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir with the melted butter until the sugar starts to melt.
  • Now add the cubed sweet potatoes to the skillet along with the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla. Then slowly pour in the water.
  • Gently stir everything together, cover with a lid, and cook the sweet potatoes for 8 minutes. The water and steam will help soften the sweet potatoes.
  • After 8 minutes remove the lid, stir the sweet potatoes, and continue to cook for 6-8 more minutes uncovered or until most of the water has evaporated, the sweet potatoes are tender, and the sugar starts to caramelize. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 9gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 311mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22g
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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