Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe – Tender, extra-flavorful, and easy to make, these roasted sweet potatoes are coated with parmesan cheese and all kinds of spices! Low-carb, gluten-free, roasted sweet potatoes are a quick and delicious side dish that works perfectly for holidays or even weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients list for the Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Fresh thyme
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Garlic parmesan roasted sweet potatoes recipe
Deliciously seasoned and roasted to perfection, these roasted sweet potatoes with garlic and parmesan make for an easy side dish that goes with so many festive meals. For those who are worried about the sweet potato and garlic match-up, this roasted sweet potato recipe is not on the sugary side like other holiday side dishes involving sweet potato. This is a savory side dish, so the combo with garlic works just wonderful! You will love these crispy roasted sweet potatoes with roast turkey, chicken, pork, or prime rib.
How to roast sweet potatoes
The method to roast these sweet potatoes is very simple:
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Arrange the sweet potato slices in a large resealable bag and drizzle with oil and melted butter.
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Add garlic and parmesan to the sweet potatoes.
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Add seasoning: Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Seal the bag and mix everything up so the sweet potatoes are coated with garlic and parmesan.
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Arrange the sweet potato slices in a baking dish and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Then set to roast in the oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Directions
How to roast sweet potatoes:
1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into thin slices. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
2. Place the sweet potato slices in a resealable bag. Throw in the garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning and shake until well coated.
3. Lightly butter a baking dish and arrange coated sweet potatoes into a spiral. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and a little parmesan if you like.
4. Roast the sweet potatoes for 30-35 minutes. Serve your garlic parmesan roasted sweet potatoes warm and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the roasted sweet potatoes recipe
We love the simplicity of this roasted sweet potato recipe. Here are a few tips to make the best roasted sweet potatoes ever.
- You can keep the skin on if you like. Ensure the sweet potatoes are thoroughly brushed and rinsed.
- Roasting time will depend on the thickness of your sweet potato slices: the thicker, the longer.
- You can add chili powder, Cayenne, or smoked paprika to enhance the flavors of these roasted sweet potatoes.
- Swap fresh rosemary instead of thyme if you prefer. Fresh thyme is more subtle on these baked sweet potatoes, but rosemary will also work great.
Tips for buying sweet potatoes for roasting
Look for plump potatoes that feel heavy in your hand compared to their size, and with even, spotless skin without discolorations. Store sweet potatoes in a dry, cool, dark place (like a pantry or cupboard, not the fridge) for two weeks. Our favorite sweet potatoes for roasting are the Red Garnet and Jewel varieties.
How to cut sweet potatoes for roasting
To make the best roasted sweet potatoes, we recommend you first peel the skins off the sweet potatoes for better flavor and texture.
- Trim off the ends of the sweet potato and cut a lengthwise strip using your knife or a vegetable peeler with several passes: removing a thin lengthwise strip on the bottom of the sweet potato allows you to maintain the sweet potato firmly on your cutting board for cutting.
- Holding the sweet potato firmly against the cutting board with one hand, cut the sweet potato into slices. We like using a Santoku knife because the slices do not stick to the scalloped blade (Granton edge).
How long does it take to roast the sweet potato slices
This will depend on how thin you slice the sweet potatoes. Generally, the thinner the slices, the faster they cook, but as we stack them in a spiral for presentation, you can plan to roast the sweet potatoes for 35 minutes when the oven is set to 400°F (200ºC).
How to keep sweet potato leftovers
You can keep any leftovers in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in the oven with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
More sweet potato recipes
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potato
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze
- Sweet Potato Cauliflower Curry
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Pamela
2025-01-24 11:14:19
Absolutely delicious. Will be making again!
Lydiap
2024-12-25 16:56:24
I have made these twice now, and while they taste delicious, both times they needed to be cooked for significantly longer than the recipe suggested. I put them in for 35, still had some hard potatoes, so an extra 10 minutes is what it took to get there. I don’t know if my sweet potatoes are just harder than everyone else’s, but that’s what it took.
Karen
2024-11-22 18:13:57
Thank you for sharing. These were OMG delicious. I love them.
Hannah
2024-08-13 19:19:57
THIS IS AMAZING!!! I don’t prefer sweet potatoes but couldn’t stop eating this! Highly recommend!
Christy
2024-03-28 22:15:30
Flavors are lovely! One of my favorite side dishes.
Jade
2024-02-15 18:09:14
So, I did not a fan of sweet potato before.. I made this for my fam gathering & now I LOVE it! Sooo effing good, this recipe!! I’ve made it 3 times now within this past couple of weeks!
Adé
2024-02-04 23:33:53
Delicious! I trimmed back on the butter and parmesan cheese a bit. Beautiful flavor combination 👏
Kathy
2023-05-30 10:23:45
This turned out great. Since I was needing more & only had the 2 sweet potatoes, I added sliced russet potatoes. I alternated them with the sweet potatoes. Looked very pretty & was delicious. Thanks!
Josie
2023-03-26 18:12:47
This recipe was excellent! All the flavors blended well to create a sweet and healthy dish💕. Great for the holidays!
Carol
2023-02-01 15:12:10
Made these just last evening. So tasty. I’ve made them before and they are on a rotation at our house.
Cecilia
2023-01-12 19:30:27
Made both the sweet potatoes and then made with carrots (the huge thick ones from Latin American markets). Absolutely delicious!
Leslie
2022-11-25 17:34:02
Delicious. I do wish you’d give a an approximate weight for the sweet potatoes as they come in much varying sizes. And maybe an approximate thickness of slices. Also, no need to waste a plastic bag. I gently mixed the sweet potatoes and other ingredients in a big mixing bowl before arranging in the baking dish One more thing, I made my own mixture of Italian seasoning as I don’t keep that one in my pantry sinceI have all the ingredients that it’s made of.
Julia
2022-10-08 20:24:12
So great! Next time, I’ll do a light shake of sea salt when it’s right out of the oven.
Barb
2022-08-23 09:22:34
These were DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for this new family favorite!
Mike
2022-05-03 22:26:21
UMMMMMMMMMM these were PHENOMENALLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Stacy
2022-04-18 12:45:55
This was amazing and so easy to put together!! This will be a new staple at all our family gatherings.
Kathy
2022-03-07 18:11:52
Came out perfect! Will definitely be adding this as a regular.
Janice Deslauriers
2022-02-05 19:59:29
It was delicious as I followed the recipe to a “T”
Teresa
2022-01-16 17:11:15
Wow!!!!! No way to fail here. Followed recipe almost to the T, but was a little short on the fresh Thyme. Still amazing. Thank you very much.
Deanna
2021-12-23 14:07:34
Love sweet potatoes. Making this for Christmas dinner. I’m excited to try. Can I make it ahead of time & cook the day of.
Jill
2021-11-26 14:04:51
Made this for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit with my family- who are not fans of the typical sugary sweet sweet potato casseroles. It was delicious and a perfect complement to the turkey and usual side dishes. As a bonus, it also looks beautiful. This will definitely be on our menu again!
Pamela
2021-11-24 21:58:41
After years of making an old family recipe for sweet potatoes involving orange zest and sugar, I decided to search for something different. I made these tonight ahead of time for Thanksgiving dinner and they are delicious! If anyone is on the fence about a savory sweet potato dish I don’t think you will be disappointed.
David
2021-11-20 11:43:37
Very good recipe. I'm not a big fan of Sweet Potatoes, so any recipe that make me really enjoy them is a winner.
Donna Shears
2021-11-16 17:43:19
I’ve made this twice. The first time I just threw stuff in the bag without really measuring, and the sweet potatoes turned out delicious. Trying them again tonight, but I’ve been measuring and not so sure about the amount of garlic or Parmesan as seems like a lot for 2 sweet potatoes. Then again I am sure we will like them just as much. Great recipe for sweet potatoes.
nicole depauw
2021-10-17 19:04:09
I was very worried about the sweet potato and garlic match up .... but it worked well in this recipe . I'd definitely make these again . I was super sure it'd be icky because I couldn't imagine the favors working together , but it was perfect!! Thank you ! I learned something new and everyone enjoyed the dish.
Litsa
2021-10-09 21:37:34
Made it and it was the best ever! Now will make it again for thanksgiving 😋
Jennifer
2021-10-09 16:01:58
I want to make for Thanksgiving, has anyone prepared the day before with all ingredients in the bag and then cooked on the day! I need to make some stuff in advance if I can.
Rae Franceschini
2021-08-16 15:09:08
I think this looks great ! Want to know if this can be done in a crock pot? Low for 3 to 4 hours?
Hjones
2021-07-04 21:14:47
Delicious! Indeed just as recipe called.
Jack
2021-06-01 11:49:54
Made this dish last evening to serve alongside a Magret du Canard. I was very curious at what the profile might end up being as I was not feeling positive about sweet potato marrying up with garlic. Sorry to say, my fears were realized. IMHO, it just doesn't work.
Honey
2021-05-10 03:29:55
They were a hit!!! Everyone in my family loved this recipe, and I’ll definitely be making more!
Anya
2021-04-25 12:16:30
LOVED these! I have horrible knife skills so I cut them into bite sized chunks (great for my young kids!). I baked them uncovered for 30 Mona then sprinkled with Parmesan and bake for an extra 5-10 minutes.
Jackie
2021-03-31 20:33:12
These were fabulous, loved em!
Sarah
2021-03-13 17:40:17
I like this recipe, did not want a traditional sweet one! I used 3 yams and more garlic! The house smells like a restaurant! I covered the yams with foil for the first 30 minutes, to be sure they would be tender, then removed the foil and let them roast a few more minutes. I served them with grilled Rib Eye steak. Heavenly!
Darden
2021-02-16 20:38:40
This was really great. My husband couldnt stop himself from gobbling them up! And it turned out pretty enough to serve for company. Will definitely be making this one again....and I doubled the garlic but thats just the way we roll here. 😉
Debra
2020-12-13 20:41:40
Great dish! Easy, fast & flavorful!
Tammy
2020-11-30 16:22:04
We loved these. I had to cook a few minutes extra. Thank you!
Doreen
2020-11-29 15:27:58
Absolutely delicious.....and easy to make.
Ellen
2020-11-26 18:41:08
I made this for Thanksgiving and we really enjoyed it. I’ve been doing them “sweet” (canned yams, brown sugar and butter, etc,) forever and wanted to try something different. Loved them fresh and with the more savory flavor profile. Thanks for sharing.
Star
2020-11-25 09:23:16
This was easy and delicious... Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Liz
2020-11-18 22:06:12
This is a great recipe! Already a family favorite, will definitely make again.
Peggy Shane
2020-11-12 18:32:33
It looks easy and delicious. What is the nutritional value for each of the 6 servings?
Dina Medina
2020-11-09 22:11:50
Looks delicious
