Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup are a stunning and delicious twist on a classic side dish. These vibrant sweet potatoes are sliced into thin, fan-like shapes that allow them to soak up the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup while baking to perfection. With their crispy edges and tender centers, they deliver a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or impressing guests, this recipe is as simple as it is scrumptious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice each sweet potato thinly without cutting all the way through.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and salt evenly over them.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then brush with maple syrup and bake for an additional 15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm with extra maple syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg