Imagine a side dish so stunning, it'll make your guests stop and stare in pure culinary amazement. These Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Maple Cinnamon Butter are not just a recipe; they're an experience that transforms the humble sweet potato into a work of art. With crispy, fan-like edges glistening with rich maple-cinnamon butter, this dish promises to elevate your meal from ordinary to extraordinary, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible flavors.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim a thin slice off the bottom of each potato so they sit flat on the baking sheet.
- Place each sweet potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoon handles to prevent cutting all the way through. Carefully make thin, close slices across the potato, about 1/8 inch apart, stopping just before cutting through the bottom.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Brush the potatoes generously with half of the maple-cinnamon butter mixture, making sure to get the butter between the potato slices.
- Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the centers are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Every 15 minutes, remove the potatoes from the oven and gently fan out the slices, then brush with additional maple-cinnamon butter.
- Once fully cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with any remaining maple-cinnamon butter before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh ground cinnamon or chopped fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.
Tips
- Use wooden chopsticks or spoon handles as cutting guides to prevent slicing completely through the potato.
- Make sure your slices are thin and even, about 1/8 inch apart, for the most beautiful presentation.
- Brush butter between the slices during cooking to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
- Don't rush the cooking process - slow roasting helps develop crispy edges and a tender interior.
- For extra crispiness, you can finish the potatoes under the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to settle and make serving easier.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
