Simple stove top sweet potato recipe- ready in 15 minutes.
Simple stove top sweet potato recipe- ready in 15 minutes. is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by Goodies with Grace on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 27 min
Cost: $2.13 total, $1.07 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (peeled if desired, cut into ½‑inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces for quick melting)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (optional, enhances flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (optional, adds warm spice)
Instructions
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Peel (if desired) and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform ½‑inch cubes so they cook evenly.
Time: PT5M
Heat the Skillet
Place the skillet over medium‑high heat and add the butter. Let it melt and become foamy but not browned.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium-high
Sauté Sweet Potatoes
Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the hot butter. Stir to coat and spread them in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: medium-high
Add Brown Sugar and Finish
Sprinkle the packed brown sugar over the potatoes, add the pinch of salt and optional cinnamon, and toss. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the potatoes with a glossy caramel glaze.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium-high
Serve
Remove the skillet from heat, transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving plate, and enjoy immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 11, 2026






