Recipes and Food > Side Dish Recipes

Hasselback Sweet Potato

Name: Hasselback Sweet Potato
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Medium sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp. Oil; 2 tbsp. Unsalted butter; 1 tsp. Cinnamon; 1/4 cup Pecans; 1/4 cup Maple syrup; 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract; as needed Salt and Pepper

Vegetarian Gluten-Free

Liked Didn't Like

Font Size:

A+ A-

Wintertime has me craving some delicious meals. Here's a side I often love to prepare - Hasselback Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes. A fantastic recipe that uses ingredients like cinnamon, maple, nuts, and of course, sweet potatoes. The name Hasselback come from the Swedish Hasselbacken restaurant, which introduced this recipe back in the 40s.

Psst! We've got another surprise recipe for you, for Hasselback butternut squash.

Prep Time 50 minutes

Serves: 2

Difficulty Level: Low

Ingredients for Hasselback Maple Pecan Sweet Potato:

Medium sweet potatoes - 2

Oil - 1 tbsp.

Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp. (melted)

Cinnamon - 1 tsp. (ground)

Pecans - 1/4 cup (chopped)

Maple syrup - 1/4 cup

Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp.

Salt and Pepper - as needed

Method of preparing the Hasselback Maple Pecan Sweet Potato:

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Slice the sweet potatoes every 1/4 inch along the length of the sweet potato, lowering your knife 1/3 of the way through.
Brush the sweet potatoes with vegetable oil and place them in a small baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until soft. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and increase the temperature to 450°F.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Spoon the mixture over and in between the baked sweet potato slices pushing the pecan pieces in between each slice. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.

Save Recipe Send Share WhatsApp Print

Get the newest recipes directly to your inbox Get the newest recipes directly to your inbox

Did you mean:

Continue With: Facebook Google

By continuing, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy

Found a mistake? | Report copyright infringement Do you have a winning recipe? Send it to us.

You may also like

Salads & Starters Cheesy Corn & Jalapeno Dip Recipe This creamy cheesy dip marries the sweetness of corn with the spicy kick of jalapeno peppers, so it's a fantastic appetizer for any occasion! Cheesy Corn & Jalapeno Dip Recipe

Quiches & Pastries Brie and Jam Pastry Bites Recipe Brie is wonderful when it's baked, but nothing is comparable to this heavenly brie-and-jam combination on a stick. Brie and Jam Pastry Bites Recipe

Holidays Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe This beautifully caramelized butternut squash will become the center of every holiday table! Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe

Quiches & Pastries Onion and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe Try this 5-ingredient onion and goat cheese tart recipe will pick up a few compliments and leave all diners with a taste for more. Onion and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe

Salads & Starters Recipe: Make Your Own Decadent Wine Fondue A quick and easy-to-make fondue using the best ingredient for a celebratory dinner or party. It can be used both with savory and sweet dishes. Recipe: Make Your Own Decadent Wine Fondue

Side Dishes Savory Kale Bites Recipe This appealing, healthy side is suitable for any picky eater. Savory Kale Bites Recipe

Salads & Starters Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Variations of stuffed mushrooms exist, but today’s recipe is for mushrooms stuffed with yummy cheese and refreshing herbs. Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Salads & Starters Queso Blanco Cheesy Dip Recipe This creamy and decadent Queso Blanco Dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Queso Blanco Cheesy Dip Recipe

Related Topics: Thanksgiving , Halloween , appetizers , desserts , easy to make , sweet potato , starters , sweet treats , side dish , baked goods , maple , Hasselback