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Easy Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

Easy Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

This cozy sweet potato bake is buttery, warmly spiced, and lightly sweet. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing holiday side.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup milk whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 1.5 cup mini marshmallows optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt the butter. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.
  • Add sweet potato cubes to the bowl. Toss until every piece is coated.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, stir gently, and sprinkle pecans over the top.
  • Bake uncovered 12–15 minutes more, until potatoes are tender and syrupy at the edges.
  • If using marshmallows, scatter on top. Bake or broil 2–4 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.

Notes

Try swapping pecans for walnuts, or add 1 tsp orange zest for brightness. Make-ahead: assemble through Step 4, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake 5–10 minutes longer. Leftovers keep 3 days chilled; reheat covered at 325°F.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Sweet Potato Bake Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.