Moist Cinnamon Butter Baked Sweet Potatoes
A cozy side dish featuring sweet potatoes baked to tender perfection, topped with a rich cinnamon butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash each sweet potato and pierce the skin several times with a fork.
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, until they are safe to handle.
- Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the interior slightly with a fork.
- Stir the butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt together, then spread it over the warm flesh so it melts in before serving.
Notes
Choose firm sweet potatoes without soft spots. For a dairy-free version, swap the butter for an equal amount of plant-based spread or coconut oil. For a less sweet topping, cut the brown sugar to 1 tablespoon and add a pinch more salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg