Texas Roadhouse Sweet Potato – Sweet, Soft & Buttery
Texas Roadhouse Sweet Potato is a delicious, comforting side dish that adds a touch of sweetness and savory flavor to any meal. And baked, the sweet potato gets that lovely softness inside, with a slight crisp crust on the outside. Often accompanied by a heaping help of cinnamon butter with a light dusting of toasted marshmallows or brown sugar to bring out its inherent sweetness.
When paired with the creamy goodness, the warm cinnamon notes brings it all together, and it’s a hit with guests seeking a soul-satisfying side. With its balanced, homey taste, it will complement particularly well with grilled steaks and barbecue entrees from Texas Roadhouse; made sense they would do desserts in this same area as well.
Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potato Recipe (Copycat)
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for skin crisping, optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
For the Cinnamon Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
For the Toppings:
- 1 to 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)
- Additional cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
Bake the Sweet Potatoes
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat.
- Thoroughly wash and scrub the sweet potatoes.
- Dry them and rub them with olive oil (about 2 tablespoons, optional to get crispy skin).
- Prick each of the sweet potatoes 3–4 times with a fork.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment papers.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. (Depending on how big your potatoes are.)
- Take out of the oven and cool down a little before cutting into pieces.
Make the Cinnamon Butter
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
- Whip until light, fluffy, and creamy, with a hand mixer or whisk.
- Chill if making ahead.
Putting the Loaded Sweet Potatoes Together
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half vertically, then open them carefully.
- Use a fork to fluff up the inside of the potato, ’till you can separate the potato flesh.
- Drop in the cinnamon butter in each and add one more full spoonful.
- Spread brown sugar on top them.
- Finally, sprinkle tons of mini marshmallows on top of each.
- Add pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top if you like.
- Broil for the Toasted Finish
- Set oven to broil (high).
- Broil sweet potatoes for 1–2 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly melted. Be careful not to burn!
Texas Roadhouse Sweet Potato Calories
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5–4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugars | 19 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Sodium | 105 mg |
FAQs
Q: How to make Texas Roadhouse Sweet Potatoes
A: Air Fry Sweet Potatoes: Bake giant sweet potatoes until completely tender, then pile high with whipped cinnamon butter and finish, if desired, with brown sugar or mini marshmallows.
Q: How Does Texas Roadhouse cook their Sweet Potatoes
A: They bake whole sweet potatoes in oven until tender and fluffy, then serve them warm with cinnamon butter and other optional toppings.
Q: What is on a loaded Sweet Potato at Texas Roadhouse
A: The loaded sweet potato is served with cinnamon butter, brown sugar and toasted mini marshmallows.
