Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes is a must for our holiday dinners. This recipe has been made several different ways, but Blackstone Candied Sweet Potatoes is our favorite. They are made with easy ingredients and cook to perfection on the griddle.

If you are looking for an easy side dish to make this Thanksgiving, make this family favorite side. You will definitely impress your family with this amazing recipe. If you love sweet potatoes, also try Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe.

Why we Love this Blackstone Recipe

• Better than canned – This side dish is better than candied yams. This will be your new way to make this easy side dish.
• Flavorful – Candied Sweet Potatoes are sweet, soft, buttery and the perfect amount of sauce that brings all the ingredients together. The Blackstone makes these candied sweet potatoes tender and flavorful.
• Easy Ingredients – This side dish is budget friendly and you can easily find the ingredients at the grocery store.
• Crowd Favorite – We are cooking more recipes on the Blackstone and this classic Thanksgiving side dish is now a huge hit with the family.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Marshmallows – Top this classic side dish with mini marshmallows.
• Pecans – Add chopped pecans for added crunch and flavoring.
• Seasoning – Add in some vanilla, cinnamon or maple syrup for add flavor.

How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes on Blackstone Griddle

• Step 1 – Prepare Blackstone – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). 

• Step 2 – Oil the Grill – Drizzle the avocado oil on the grill. 
• Step 3 – Add Sweet Potatoes – Place the diced sweet potatoes on the oil on the grill.  Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.  
• Step 4 – Cook Sweet Potatoes – Sauté the sweet potatoes for 12-15 minutes covered and toss approximately every 2-3 minutes.  

• Step 5 – Top with butter and Brown Sugar – Once the potatoes are fork tender, top the potatoes with the ½ cup sugar and butter.

• Step 6 – Melt Butter – Toss the potatoes with the butter and brown sugar mixture until the butter is melted and the mixture is covering the potatoes (2-3 minutes).  
• Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove the potatoes from the grill, serve immediately while warm and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Dicing Potatoes – When I am dicing up the sweet potatoes to cook, we try to make them about the same size. This way they cook evenly and about the same time. You can dice the sweet potatoes or slice them.
• Let Potatoes Cook – When you cook potatoes on the griddle, make sure you let them cook without moving around. This creates a crispy texture.
• Fork Tender Potatoes – Make sure you potatoes are fork tender before removing them from the griddle. I also like them to have a crispy golden brown texture before removing them.
• Hot Griddle – To prevent potatoes from sticking, make sure griddle has reached a medium high heat and oiled before placing potatoes on the griddle.
• Brown Sugar Sauce – Make sure the diced sweet potatoes are covered in the brown sugar sugar before removing from the griddle.

Recommended Blackstone Tools

• Blackstone
• Blackstone spatula and tongs
• Thermometer Gun
• Best tools for Blackstone Griddle