Description
Indulge in the rich flavor of melting sweet potatoes drizzled with a decadent maple-pecan sauce, the ultimate side dish for any festive occasion. With their creamy texture and sweet, buttery taste, these sweet potatoes create a delightful contrast against the crunchy pecans and aromatic maple syrup. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy family gathering, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether served alongside turkey or as part of a comforting weeknight dinner, these melting sweet potatoes are sure to impress your guests and elevate your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds. Place them on the roasting pan without overlapping.
- Melt butter and drizzle over sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with salt and toss gently to coat.
- Roast for 20 minutes, flip the pieces using tongs, then roast for another 20 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Meanwhile, bring maple syrup to a boil in a saucepan, add chopped pecans, stir well, then remove from heat after one minute.
- Pour the maple-pecan sauce over roasted sweet potatoes just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg