Description
Sweet, buttery, and infused with warm spices, Cinnamon Butter Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side for easy dinners or festive holiday meals. Their crispy edges and tender insides pair wonderfully with roasted meats, salads, or breakfast bowls. If you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or cozy food ideas for cooler weather, this easy recipe hits all the right notes. It’s naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with flavor. Ideal for anyone hunting for easy dinner ideas or meal prep inspiration!
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Chopped pecans or fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
2. Place cubes in a bowl, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fork-tender.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
6. Once sweet potatoes are roasted, transfer to a bowl and toss with the cinnamon butter glaze.
7. Garnish with chopped pecans or fresh herbs if desired.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Cut sweet potatoes evenly for consistent roasting.
Add the glaze after roasting to avoid burnt sugar.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for maximum crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy recipe, sweet potato recipe, holiday side dish, healthy snack, dinner ideas