Brown's Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A sweet and savory side dish of roasted sweet potatoes coated in a sticky maple glaze, enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and butter. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 lbs peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat, then stir in 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes until mixture is hot and slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Pour maple glaze over roasted sweet potatoes and toss gently to coat. Return to oven for 5 minutes until glaze is bubbly and sticky.