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A perfectly baked sweet potato on a wooden board, sliced open to reveal fluffy orange flesh topped with a melting dollop of whipped cinnamon butter. In the background, there is a ramekin of extra butter, cinnamon sticks, and fresh parsley.

Cinnamon Butter Baked Sweet Potato

Hilary PARKER
These restaurant-style baked sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food! With crispy, salty skins and a fluffy interior drenched in homemade whipped cinnamon butter, they taste just like the ones from your favorite steakhouse (maybe even better!). Perfect for a cozy weeknight or as a star side dish on your Thanksgiving table.
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Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes:

  • 4 large sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt for sprinkling on skin, optional

For the Whipped Cinnamon Butter:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry with a towel (this ensures crispy skin!).
  • Pierce & Season: Poke holes all over each potato with a fork (about 6-8 times). Place them on a baking sheet and brush generously with the olive oil.
  • Bake: Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until a knife slides through the center with zero resistance. You might see some sugary juices bubbling out—that's a good sign!
  • Make the Butter: While the potatoes bake, whip the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl with a hand mixer. Beat for roughly 2 minutes until light, fluffy, and creamy.
  • Serve: Let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes. Slice lengthwise, fluff the insides with a fork, and top with a generous dollop of the cinnamon butter. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cinnamon Butter Baked Sweet Potato, Cinnamon Sugar Butter, Roasted Sweet Potato, Steakhouse Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving Side Dish
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