Description
Golden, caramelized honey butter roasted sweet potatoes with crispy edges and a tender center. A perfect fall side dish for weeknights or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (2–3 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: fresh thyme leaves, chopped chives, or flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Toss with olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together melted butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour honey butter mixture over sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Roast 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme or sea salt if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispiness. For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil or vegan butter. Use maple syrup instead of honey for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 234mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: honey butter roasted sweet potatoes, fall side dish, caramelized sweet potatoes, holiday recipe