Description
Deliciously caramelized melting sweet potatoes roasted to tender perfection with a blend of butter, olive oil, brown sugar, and warm spices. This easy oven-baked side dish features sweet potatoes tossed in flavorful seasonings and finished with a splash of broth to create a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds
Seasoning & Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Season the Sweet Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with melted butter, olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to begin softening and browning.
- Flip and Add Broth: After 20 minutes, carefully flip each sweet potato round to promote even caramelization. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the sweet potatoes. Continue roasting for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes become tender, caramelized, and slightly melting.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving platter, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or thyme for a burst of color and flavor, and serve warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.
- To make this dish vegan, use a plant-based butter alternative.
- Sweet potatoes can vary in size; adjust roasting time accordingly if pieces are cut thicker or thinner.
- For extra caramelization, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking while watching closely to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
