Description
Enjoy a warm and comforting Baked Sweet Potato topped with a luscious cinnamon butter spread that combines sweetness and spice for a perfect side dish or snack.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
Cinnamon Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Place them directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 to 60 minutes until they are very tender when pierced with a knife, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Make Cinnamon Butter: While the sweet potatoes bake, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly so they can be handled safely.
- Serve: Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork. Top generously with the prepared cinnamon butter. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a drizzle of maple syrup or a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon butter.
- This recipe can be made using dairy-free butter to accommodate dietary restrictions.
