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Sweet Potatoes with a Kick

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 3 large (3 lbs) peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground cloves

Directions

In a large pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves. Add enough water to just barely cover the potatoes. Partially cover the pot and simmer, over low heat, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and add the potatoes to a large bowl. Discard the cinnamon stick and the whole cloves.

Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the ground cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and ground cloves. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and mash to the desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

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Veronica Adkins

February 17, 2014
Thanks, Ms. Paula Deen for all you wonderful recipes ..And I loved your show when it was aired ..THANKS !!.

kathy

March 11, 2013
hi Paula, love your ideas for grilled cheese got to try some of them.also like the sweet potato one too. take care thanks.

Toni Thomas

February 18, 2012
I'm not much of a sweet potatoe fan, but this was really good and I'm quite pleased I decided to make this for my family. I'll have to double the recipe for next time though: went way too quickly!

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