Description
Indulge in the comfort of Melting Sweet Potatoes, a delightful side dish perfect for any holiday gathering. These sweet potatoes feature irresistibly soft and pillowy centers bathed in a rich buttery sauce, complemented by a crunchy pecan crumble. Balanced with sweet maple syrup and warm cinnamon, this dish combines flavors that will win over both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, these Melting Sweet Potatoes are sure to become a family favorite at Thanksgiving and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
- 7 tablespoons salted butter (melted, divided)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth (warmed)
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (divided)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Peel sweet potatoes, trim ends, and cut into 1-inch slices.
- Whisk together 4 tablespoons melted butter, avocado oil, and salt; coat potato slices with the mixture.
- Arrange slices in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Flip, then bake for another 15 minutes.
- Pour warmed vegetable broth over the potatoes; bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- For the pecan crumble, mix remaining melted butter, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
- Poke holes in each potato slice, drizzle with maple syrup mixture, and top with pecan crumble.
- Return to oven for an additional 8-10 minutes until toasted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg