Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes are buttery, caramelized and perfectly spiced with cinnamon sugar for an easy side dish everyone will love. The perfect side dish recipe for a weeknight dinner, Sunday supper or holiday menu.
These Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes are tender, buttery, perfectly seasoned.
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Easy Sweet Potato Side Dish
Congratulations, you just found the ultimate sweet potato side dish that's both simple to make and impossible to resist!
Sweet potato halves are coated in a delicious buttery cinnamon sugar mixture that caramelizes as they bake.
Every bite is filled with a touch of sweetness, warm cinnamon flavor, and rich buttery goodness.
These Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes are buttery, caramelized, perfectly roasted and make the ultimate holiday side dish.
Whether you're making a weeknight dinner or planning your Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas menu, this easy recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Sweet potatoes become wonderfully tender when roasted and develop rich caramelized edges. You won’t be able to resist them!
Best of all, this easy side dish recipe uses just a handful of pantry ingredients and comes together with very little prep.
So with just 5 minutes of prep time and then carefree roasting in the oven, this recipe is easy on the cook too!
The oven does most of the work while your kitchen fills with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and butter.
Pop them in the oven and you can make the rest of your meal while they roast on their own.
Sweet potatoes are naturally nutritious, making this side dish delicious and nutritious and that’s a win-win in my book.
Once you make these Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes, you'll find yourself adding them to your dinner menu all year long.
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How to make cinnamon sweet potatoes
This is a quick overview of how to make an easy cinnamon sweet potato recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise
- Step 2: Brush the cut sides of the sweet potatoes with melted butter
- Step 3: Sprinkle the sweet potato halves with cinnamon sugar, kosher salt and pepper
- Step 4: Arrange the sweet potatoes, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet and bake until cooked through, soft and tender
Hint: Use sweet potatoes that are all about the same size for even cooking
Expert recipe tips
- Same size sweet potatoes – Use sweet potatoes that are similar in size so that they roast evenly and in the same amount of time
- Larger Sweet Potatoes – If using larger sweet potatoes just add on additional roasting time and cook until they are tender to the touch
- Don't Overcrowd - Spread the potatoes in a single layer with space in between so that they caramelization instead of steam
- Add More Butter after Roasting - For extra richness, you can drizzle with a little additional melted butter just before serving.
- Garlic Power – You can add a pinch of garlic powder for a savory note
Substitutions
- Butter – For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter
- Butter – Maple syrup, honey or olive oil can either replace or be added to the butter
- Kosher Salt - Sea salt works well in place of kosher salt
- Pepper – For a kick of heat, replace black pepper with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne
- Sweet Potatoes – For a slightly different texture, you can use Japanese sweet potatoes
- Cinnamon Sugar - Pumpkin pie spice with a touch of brown sugar can replace cinnamon sugar.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy to make with everyday ingredients
- Perfect for a holiday meal, weeknight dinners and Sunday suppers
- They are sweet, buttery, and warmly spiced
- Kid-friendly and family approved
- Pairs with chicken, turkey, ham, pork, or beef
Variations
- After roasting, add a sprinkle of toasted chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
- For a fall flavor, add a pinch of pumpkin pie spice before roasting
- Combine maple syrup with the butter for deeper sweetness
- Garnish with minced fresh rosemary for a savory fresh herb twist
- For a delicious flavor contrast, sprinkle with crispy cooked bacon after roasting
Storage
- Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat - Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed through or bake at 350°F until heated through
- Freeze – You can freeze your leftover cooked sweet potatoes in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months, however, the texture may change a bit. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat.
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Ingredients
Ingredients for buttery sweet potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes have a natural sweetness that combines perfectly with warm cinnamon sugar and butter while providing fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants.
- Butter - Butter melts over the sweet potatoes, creating a rich coating so that the cinnamon sugar can caramelize into an irresistible glaze with delicious flavor.
- Cinnamon Sugar - A simple mixture of cinnamon and sugar creates the perfect balance of warm spice and sweetness.
- Kosher Salt – A sprinkle of kosher salt enhances the sweetness of the potatoes and balances all of the flavors.
- Pepper - Black pepper adds a subtle savory note that complements the sweetness without overpowering it.
Sweet Potato Recipes
What to serve with sweet potatoes
Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 small sweet potatoes about 6 ounces each
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Brush the cut sides of the potatoes with butter then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, kosher salt and pepper.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until tender. You can squeeze the potatoes to check if they are soft and done.
- Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
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