Molasses Butter for Baked Whole Sweet Potatoes
Transform your baked sweet potatoes into a show-stopping side dish with this irresistible Molasses Butter. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of baked whole sweet potatoes with a rich, spiced butter blend made from unsalted butter, dark molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg, delivering a decadent flavor profile that’s perfect for cozy dinners or holiday feasts. The buttery topping melts into the tender, caramelized sweet potato flesh, adding a touch of warmth and sweetness to every bite. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a short list of simple pantry staples, this recipe is as easy as it is indulgent. Serve these baked sweet potatoes as a standalone vegetarian dish or pair them with roasted meats for a hearty, comforting meal that's bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 whole sweet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse and scrub each sweet potato under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry.
Poke each sweet potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the molasses butter. In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, molasses, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt.
Mix the molasses butter ingredients together using a fork or whisk until smooth and well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork to create a pocket for the butter.
Add a generous dollop of molasses butter to each sweet potato. Let it melt over the warm potato, then garnish with a sprinkle of additional cinnamon or a pinch of salt if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
