Name: Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp rosemary; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.333 cup parmesan cheese omit

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

2 pounds sweet potatoespeeled and cut into 1″ cubes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp rosemaryfreshly chopped

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

⅓ cup parmesan cheese omitfreshly grated

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place the sweet potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt and pepper until well combined.

Spread in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and the bottoms of the potatoes are golden brown and caramelized.

Remove from heat and cool for about 5 minutes. Toss gently with the parmesan and more salt and pepper as needed. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Uniform Sizes for Even Cooking 🔪
Cut sweet potatoes into equal-sized cubes (about ¾-inch) so they caramelize and cook at the same rate, preventing some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
Pat Dry Before Roasting 💧
Thoroughly dry the cut sweet potatoes with paper towels after washing—moisture prevents proper caramelization and creates steam instead of the desired golden, crispy edges.
Toss Halfway Through Cooking 🔄
Shake the pan or stir the potatoes about halfway through roasting to ensure all sides contact the hot pan evenly for consistent caramelization and color.
Toast Spices in Oil First 🌾
Mix your dry seasonings (rosemary, garlic powder, black pepper) with the olive oil before tossing with potatoes to distribute flavors evenly and prevent spices from burning on high heat.
Use High Heat and Don't Crowd the Pan 🔥
Roast at 425°F or higher and spread potatoes in a single layer—overcrowding causes steaming rather than roasting, so use two sheet pans if needed for maximum caramelization.