Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter

Indulge in the deliciousness of Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter. My step-by-step guide will help you prepare these beautifully sliced, caramelized sweet potatoes, enhanced with rich brown butter and a hint of seasoning.

Perfect as a festive side dish or a cozy weeknight main, this recipe is both visually stunning and packed with flavor

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 35 Minutes Servings: 2 Servings

My family and I eat sweet potatoes A LOT! But I’ll admit, my kids weren’t always big fans. Once I started experimenting with different ways to prepare them, though, I found a few recipes that changed their minds—and these Hasselback Sweet Potatoes quickly became a favorite.

There’s something about slicing sweet potatoes into thin, accordion-style cuts that takes this simple side dish to another level. The edges get wonderfully crisp while the inside stays soft and tender, giving you the best of both textures in every bite. They’re delicious alongside chicken, beef, or seafood, but they’re hearty enough to enjoy as a meal on their own.

And then there’s the finishing touch: brown butter. That rich, nutty flavor takes these Hasselback Sweet Potatoes from an everyday side dish to something truly special. As Emeril would say, we’re going to “turn it up a notch”—and BAM! You may have just found your new favorite way to serve sweet potatoes.

Why You Will Love These Brown Butter Sweet Potatoes

Easy Preparation: This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients. You may already have everything you need in your pantry right now.

Irresistible Flavorful: The rich, nutty flavor of brown butter elevates the natural sweetness of the potatoes, creating a perfect balance that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients Needed

• Sweet potatoes – The star of the show. I hand-pick out medium-sized sweet potatoes enough for one person to eat as a side. Sweet potatoes can get rather large.
• Salted butter – You can use unsalted, but you will have to add salt to taste.
• Cinnamon – This is completely optional. I would add just before serving, if you would like to have the sweet taste of cinnamon.
• Maple syrup – Add a nice woodsy sweetness.

How to Make These Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

STEP ONE: Slice the sweet potatoes 3/4 of the way through, with each slice about 1/4-1/2″ apart. Place on a sheet pan.

If you are unsure of yourself and plan to make a bunch of these yummy potatoes, there are also Hasselback Potato Prep Kits. These kits offer an easy place to put the potatoes while you slice them.  Either is a great idea.

STEP TWO: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes (for large potatoes, adjust the time to 15 minutes for small, thin potatoes)

STEP THREE: While the potato bakes, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and let it melt. As the butter cooks, it will become a darker color. Once the butter is a nice amber color, remove it from the heat.

STEP FOUR: Remove the potato from the oven, pour the brown butter and the maple syrup all over so it drips between the slices. Reduce the oven to 350, and bake until the potato is fork tender. 

STEP FIVE: Press your brown sugar and seasoning into each slice so the flavor soaks in for an amazing taste in every single bite.

Smart Cooking Tips 

-Purchase sweet potatoes that are uniform in size so they cook evenly.
-If your potatoes are too wobbly, think about slicing off the bottom to make it more uniform. Believe me, no one will notice, and it will keep your fingers safe. 
-Pat the potatoes dry after washing, or the skins won’t get as crispy. You can even leave them on the counter for a few minutes after patting them dry to make sure they are completely dry. 
-Try to make the slices as uniform as possible, as this will ensure more even cooking.
-When browning the butter, stay nearby as it can quickly go from brown to burned in a matter of seconds. 

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