Sweet Potatoes with Brandy and Raisins

These not-too-sweet sweet potatoes make converts outta the non-sweet-potato-believers.

Step: 1

Pour brandy over raisins in a small bowl, cover, and allow to stand for 2 hours.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish with the softened butter.

Step: 3

Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool until cool enough to handle, then peel the potatoes and slice them 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the potato slices in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with sugar and brandy-soaked raisins.

Step: 4

Return the sweet potatoes to the oven, and bake 30 to 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Per Serving: 399 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 80.8g; fat 4.1g; cholesterol 10.2mg; sodium 197.9mg.

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