Description
Experience the delightful comfort of Fondant Sweet Potatoes (slow roasted), a side dish that transforms any meal with its creamy texture and rich, buttery flavor. Crafted through a unique slow-roasting process, these sweet potatoes highlight their natural sweetness, making them perfect for both festive occasions and casual dinners. With minimal effort required, this dish not only impresses guests but also nourishes the family with wholesome ingredients. Elevate your dining experience by serving these melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes alongside your favorite main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into thick rounds (1-1.5 inches).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the sweet potato rounds until lightly browned (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in broth, brown sugar, sea salt, black pepper, and optional cinnamon until potatoes are half-submerged.
- Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes, turning halfway through until tender.
- Allow to rest briefly in the pan before serving with remaining liquid for glazing and garnish with thyme or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg