Kings Arms Tavernn Sweet Potatoes
"This is another of our Thanksgiving recipes that originated in Colonial Williamsburg."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes
- 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2⁄3 cup milk
directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease 1.5 quart casserole dish.
- Cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until soft when pierced with a two pronged fork.
- Drain, peel, and mash potatoes.
- Add remaining ingredients, except 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
- Mix well.
- Spoon into greased casserole dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
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Reviews
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I made these for thanksgiving. They were absolutely awesome - such a nice way to serve sweet potatoes. Thank you for posting this.
Tweaks
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I have made this recipe for a good 50 years and absolutely love it. Over time I have tweaked it by swapping out some of the milk & butter for a combination of orange juice, bourbon and heavy cream. I also arrange pecan halves on top then sprinkle the brown sugar on top. Very pretty and it toasts the sugar coated pecans as it bakes. Worth a try for a touch of variety to a perfect recipe. Truly gilding the lily
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