Description
Melting Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and irresistible side dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a savory, buttery glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and pour the broth over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with coconut oil.
- Feel free to add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
- These sweet potatoes pair well with roasted meats or as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Melting Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Recipe, Side Dish