Maple Garlic Butter Sweet Potatoes balance caramelized sweetness with savory garlic, toasted pecans, and optional fresh herbs. Thick rounds roast in a single layer so their centers become tender while the butter-maple glaze develops golden edges.
The recipe serves 4 in about 40 minutes, including 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking. Roast at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway and adding pecans only during the final 5 minutes.
Maple Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Ingredients
Use 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds. For the glaze, measure 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
Finish with ½ cup roughly chopped, toasted pecans and, if desired, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or parsley.
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How to Make Maple Garlic Butter Sweet Potatoes
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk melted butter, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the ½-inch sweet potato rounds in the glaze, then arrange them in one spaced layer.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the rounds halfway, until fork-tender with caramelized edges.
- During the final 5 minutes, sprinkle toasted pecans over the potatoes to warm.
- Transfer to a platter in slightly overlapping rows and add thyme or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Cut Consistent Half-Inch Rounds
Whisk the Maple Garlic Butter
Coat Every Round Thoroughly
Arrange on Parchment in One Layer
Roast at 425°F and Flip Halfway
Add Toasted Pecans for the Final Five Minutes
Plate in Slightly Overlapping Rows
Pairing and Portioning
Storage and Reheating
Avoid Steaming or Burnt Garlic
Conclusion
At 425°F, whisk melted butter, maple syrup, 3 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Toss with ½-inch rounds from 2 sweet potatoes, arrange in one spaced layer, and roast 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Add toasted pecans for the final 5 minutes, then plate and garnish optionally with thyme or parsley.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How thick should the sweet potato slices be?
Cut them into consistent ½-inch-thick rounds.
- → When should I add the pecans?
Toast them first, then sprinkle them over the potatoes for the final 5 minutes of roasting.
- → What temperature should I roast the potatoes?
Roast at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- → How many servings does this make?
It makes 4 side-dish servings.