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Melting Sweet Potatoes

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The texture of these is so amazing.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, sliced 1 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • Maple syrup, for drizzling
  • Chopped pecans, for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  2. Add sweet potatoes and melted butter to a large bowl. Season liberally with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  3. Arrange potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish in a single layer (slices shouldn't be touching) and bake until bottoms are deep, golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  4. Flip potatoes and continue baking until other side is a deep golden brown, 15 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and continue baking until potatoes are tender and liquid is almost gone, 15 minutes more.
  5. Drizzle potatoes with maple syrup and top with pecans, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

The key to achieving the perfect texture in Melting Sweet Potatoes lies in the high oven temperature of 475°F. This intense heat caramelizes the sugars in the sweet potatoes while simultaneously allowing the edges to crisp, resulting in a delightful contrast between the creamy interior and the golden, crispy exterior.

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