Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

sweet potatoes

sliced

1 cup

brown sugar

7 unit

Seven-Up

0.5 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

butter

0.25 tsp

cinnamon

ground

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~10 min

Slice sweet potatoes into a casserole dish.

Step 3
~10 min

In a skillet or heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, Seven-Up, salt, butter, and cinnamon (or nutmeg).

Step 4
~10 min

Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
~10 min

Pour the Seven-Up mixture over the sweet potatoes in the casserole dish.

Step 6
~10 min

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.

For a caramelized top, broil for the last few minutes of baking.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your desired level of sweetness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or pork.

Pair with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Chicken
Pork Loin

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Common side dish in Southern cuisine, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100