Baked Sweet Potato Cubes with Butter and Bourbon
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4.9
Baked Sweet Potato Cubes with Butter and Bourbon
Description
The recipe begins by cubing sweet potatoes and tossing them with a warm mixture of unsalted melted butter and bourbon, which imparts a slight sweetness and depth. The potatoes are then seasoned with fresh or dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper for herbal and savory notes.
They are spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a nonstick mat and baked at 350°F to cook through and soften. Finishing under the broiler for 5 to 10 minutes encourages browning and slight crispness on the edges, balancing the tender inside while enhancing flavor through caramelization.
This preparation is suitable as a side dish complementing various mains, bringing a mix of sweet, buttery, and herbal flavors with a hint of bourbon complexity. The dish is best served warm to maintain the rich butter coating and appealing texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potato cubed (~3.25 lbs
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme, fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
- Cube the sweet potatoes. Transfer them into a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe dish, heat the unsalted butter until melted. Add the bourbon to the butter.
- Pour the bourbon butter over the sweet potatoes. Using a spoon, toss the potatoes with the bourbon butter until all are coated.
- Season the sweet potatoes with the thyme, salt and pepper.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet. Spread them until evenly distributed.
- Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler. Broil the sweet potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are golden brown and delicious.
- Serve warm, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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