Cinnamon Butter Baked Sweet Potato
Tender cubes of sweet potato are oven-baked with a rich blend of melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt, creating a warm side dish with gentle sweetness, buttery depth, and lightly caramelized edges.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 6 tbsp Tillamook butter melted
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- Cooking spray for coating the sheet pan
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon preferably fresh and aromatic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray so the sweet potatoes bake cleanly without sticking.
- Peel the sweet potatoes, then dice them into uniform 1-inch pieces to encourage even cooking and a tender finished texture.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Arrange the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Pour the maple-cinnamon butter mixture over the potatoes, then toss thoroughly with a spoon or clean hands until every piece is evenly coated.
- Bake for 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through the baking time to promote even roasting and light caramelization.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven once they are tender and slightly caramelized. Serve immediately while warm.