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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
These Hasselback sweet potatoes are a simple and elegant side dish that's perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. Sweet potatoes are cut into thin slices, fanned out, and brushed with a delicious maple pecan butter. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, this delicious side dish is sure to impress!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 ounces each), scrubbed clean and dried
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Pecans
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wash and dry the potatoes well. Place each sweet potato on a cutting board and line two chopsticks or wood skewers up along either side of the potato. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the potato into ⅛-inch-thick slices, cutting almost all the way down to the bottom but not all the way through. The chopsticks act like bumpers and will help prevent you from cutting all the way through to the bottom of the potato.
- Brush the potatoes with the oil, coating the entire potato and getting down between some of the slices. Season the potatoes with salt. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 40 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix melted butter, maple syrup, chopped pecans, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and fan out the slices with a fork. Spoon the maple pecan butter on top of each sweet potato, making sure to get some of it down into the crevices.
- Return the potatoes to the oven and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Try to choose sweet potatoes that are long and narrow to maximize the number of slices you can make; also choose potatoes that are similar in size so that they have the same cooking time
- Line up two chopsticks, wooden skewers or even wooden spoons alongside the potatoes to help prevent you from cutting all the way through the sweet potatoes.
- You can make a savory version of these Hasselback sweet potatoes with a garlic herb butter using herbs like thyme and rosemary. You can also top your savory potatoes with cheese like grated parmesan cheese or dollops of goat cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
522mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
20238IU
(405%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 20238IU | 405% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.