Maple Brown Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These maple brown butter-roasted sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized and tossed with a nutty maple brown butter that makes them extra special. I like making these sweet potatoes as a side dish for winter holiday meals, but also make them throughout the year and add them to salads and rice bowls. My whole family loved these maple brown butter-roasted sweet potatoes, and they paired nicely with pork chops, zucchini gratin, and dinner rolls.

Maple Brown Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1½ tbsp butter
• 1½ tbsp real maple syrup

How to Make Maple Brown Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then place them on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Toss well to coat evenly.

Place in the oven to roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through bake time.

Meanwhile, make the maple brown butter by melting the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan, stirring constantly, until it starts to bubble, foam, and separate. It will turn golden brown with a nutty aroma.  Side Note: Watch carefully while cooking because it can burn quickly & easily. 

Remove from the heat and pour into a small dish. Immediately add the maple syrup and whisk until well combined. Set aside until needed.

Once the sweet potatoes have roasted for 25 minutes, drizzle the maple brown butter over them, then carefully toss to coat.

Continue roasting for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve. Enjoy.