Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon Recipe

Name: Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 sweet potatoes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt

American · Side dish · 50 min total

Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon recipe videos

A simple and comforting side dish where sweet potatoes are baked until tender, then topped with melted butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

5
min prep

45
min cook

2
servings

250
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork.
Place sweet potatoes on prepared baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice each potato open lengthwise.
Divide butter between potatoes, then sprinkle with cinnamon and salt. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated.
Adjust cinnamon to taste.

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