Sweet Potatoes: Roasted with Maple Butter

Delicious, great side dish with chicken, turkey or ham.
Perfect for a casual dinner, yet elegant enough for a holiday meal.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 Tbls. butter, melted
  • 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.

Whisk together the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl.

Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan, then pour the maple butter mixture over the top.

Use a spoon or your hands to toss the sweet potatoes in the butter to coat them evenly.

Bake for 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through the baking time. Serve immediately.

NOTE: Serves 6