Best 2 Melting Sweet Potatoes Recipes

Sweet potatoes, also known as yams, are a delicious and versatile root vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish, a hearty main course, or a sweet treat, there's a sweet potato recipe out there for you. This article features three mouthwatering recipes that showcase the many ways to melt sweet potatoes: Melting Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Butter, Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Sweet Potato Soufflé. Each recipe is easy to follow and packed with flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. So gather your ingredients and get ready to experience the irresistible taste of melted sweet potatoes!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MELTING SWEET POTATOES

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This simple recipe might just become your new go-to for Thanksgiving spuds. Baking sweet potatoes at a super high temperature caramelizes the outsides, and finishing them in chicken broth makes the insides creamy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 pounds sweet potatoes, sliced 1 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
Put the butter, sage and thyme in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper and toss together.
Put the potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking dish in a single layer (a glass dish should not be used at this temperature). Bake until the potatoes are a deep golden brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Flip and continue to bake until a deep golden brown on the second side, another 15 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and continue to bake until the potatoes are soft and the liquid is almost completely reduced, about 15 minutes more. Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter, season with more salt and drizzle with honey.

INSTANT POT® ROASTED MELTING SWEET POTATOES

Instant Pot® Roasted Melting Sweet Potatoes image

Such a tasty way to prepare a quick vegetarian side dish in your Instant Pot® in just minutes. Crispy and tender, these melting sweet potatoes are delicious.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
¾ cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Add sweet potato rounds in a single layer and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 4 minutes more. Pour vegetable broth over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
Close and lock lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 1787.6 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

Tips:

Choose the right sweet potatoes. Look for sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid sweet potatoes that are soft, bruised, or have cuts or blemishes.
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Scrub the sweet potatoes with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris. Rinse the sweet potatoes well under cold water.
Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork. This will help the steam to escape and prevent the sweet potatoes from bursting.
Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Small sweet potatoes will take about 30 minutes to cook, while large sweet potatoes may take up to an hour.
Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them. The sweet potatoes will be very hot when they come out of the oven. Let them cool for a few minutes before handling them to avoid burning yourself.

Conclusion:

Melting sweet potatoes is a simple and easy way to prepare this delicious and versatile vegetable. Whether you are roasting, baking, or microwaving them, there are a few tips that you can follow to ensure that your sweet potatoes turn out perfectly every time. With a little bit of practice, you will be able to melt sweet potatoes like a pro!