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If you’re looking to elevate your side dish game, these honey butter fondant sweet potatoes are your ticket to a show-stopping plate. The word “fondant” might sound fancy, but it simply means cooking potatoes in butter and broth until they’re melt-in-your-mouth tender with a caramelized, golden crust. It’s a technique that turns humble ingredients into something extraordinary.
Video: Let’s Make Honey Butter Fondant Sweet Potato
A One-Pan Wonder
This recipe comes together in a single pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal. With just a handful of ingredients — sweet potatoes, butter, honey, broth, and herbs — you’ll create a side dish that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant. The sweet potatoes soak up the honey butter, becoming creamy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside.
Health Benefits in Every Bite
Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious. They’re a great source of vitamin A, which supports eye health, and potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure. Pair that with antioxidant-rich honey and fresh herbs, and you’ve got a dish that nourishes your body while satisfying your cravings.
The Perfect Balance of Sweet and Savory
The combination of butter and honey enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes, while the broth and herbs add depth and complexity. A sprinkle of flaky salt at the end ties everything together, balancing the flavors and adding a delightful crunch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Minimal Ingredients: Just a few simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have.
Easy Cleanup: One pan means fewer dishes
Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Versatile: Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners.
Whether you’re serving them alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty salad, these honey butter fondant sweet potatoes are guaranteed to steal the show. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever made sweet potatoes any other way.
If you’re looking to elevate your side dish game, these honey butter fondant sweet potatoes are your ticket to a show-stopping plate. The word “fondant” might sound fancy, but it simply means cooking potatoes in butter and broth until they’re melt-in-your-mouth tender with a caramelized, golden crust. It’s a technique that turns humble ingredients into something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
2pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 3)
8tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
2tablespoons honey, divided
salt and pepper
1/2cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 – 3sprigs fresh thyme or fresh sage
Flaky salt, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the oven to 425ºF. Meanwhile, peel 2 pounds medium sweet potatoes. Trim the ends, then cut crosswise into 1-inch rounds.
Melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of the honey in a medium (10-inch) oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Arrange the sweet potato rounds cut-side down in the skillet. Cook until golden-brown in spots, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Turn off the heat. Season the tops of the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper. Place 4 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in between the sweet potatoes. Add 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth and 2 fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, 30 to 35 minutes. When the sweet potatoes are almost ready, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves.
Remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle the thyme mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes. Return the skillet to the oven and roast until the honey mixture begins to bubble and caramelize, about 5 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with flaky salt.
