Description
Transform sweet potatoes into a comforting dish with cinnamon and butter, perfect as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until tender.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon and brown sugar after the butter is melted.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Cut open the sweet potatoes and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Pour the warm cinnamon butter mixture over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, top with chopped pecans or walnuts. For a creamier texture, mix in cream cheese or Greek yogurt after fluffing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, cinnamon, baked, side dish, comfort food