Red Hot Southern Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled & cubed)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 1/4 cups red cinnamon candies
3/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows (optional)

Preparation

Place sweet potatoes in a lrg saucepan w/enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil & cook over med heat till tender (about 25 min).
Drain of all water & place in a lrg casserole dish.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).
In a med bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar, red hot candies & water.
Pour over the sweet potatoes in the dish.
Bake for 1 hr till sweet potatoes are soft & the candies are melted.
After this, you may top w/marshmallows (if desired) & return the dish to the oven for 10 min to toast them.