Carla's Ono Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Carla's Ono Sweet Potatoes, a decadent side dish perfect for elevating any meal. This recipe transforms simple sweet potatoes into a buttery, caramelized masterpiece with the help of a rich glaze made from unsalted butter, brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and a touch of warm cinnamon. Gently baked to tender perfection and optionally topped with crunchy chopped pecans, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in under an hour and ideal for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners, these sweet potatoes are a crowd-pleasing favorite that bring comforting flavors to your table.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Step 4
Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 5
Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes. Add the water to the baking dish to help create steam during baking.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the foil, gently stir the sweet potatoes to coat them in the glaze, and continue to bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Step 8
If using, sprinkle chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch and flavor.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this sweet and buttery side dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (717.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1165.2 |
| Total Fat 58.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 899.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 163.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 75.3g | |
| Protein 9.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 255.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 185.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories