Add a touch of sweetness to your Thanksgiving feast with this easy and delicious sweet potato recipe. These flavorful and nutritious sweet potatoes are a perfect side dish for the holiday season. Roasted to perfection and topped with a buttery glaze, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total cooking time of 1 hour and 15 minutes, these sweet potatoes are a quick and easy addition to your Thanksgiving menu.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them all over with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl.
- After the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully slice them lengthwise, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom, creating a pocket.
- Place the sweet potatoes back on the baking sheet, open side up, and spoon the glaze over each potato, making sure it gets into the cuts.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
- If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes before serving.
