These Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary are perfect for people that love sweet potatoes but do not want them too sweet. Roasting the potatoes gives them a rich, savory flavor that compliment everything well.
The oven roasted sweet potatoes are one of the best side dishes for the holidays or Sunday dinner.
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More About this Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes Side Dish
The Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary are amazing. The rosemary and the fresh garlic truly make this dish perfect for special dinners, Christmas dinner or even just an average weeknight treat.
Why This Best Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe is a Keeper
Sweet Potatoes are full of nutrients, find out how good this superfood is. This sweet potatoes are an easy sheet pan side.
- 15 Minute Prep: Get these on a baking sheet in the oven and the smell will be amazing.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
- Family Friendly: Sweet and savory, make these sweet potatoes a hit.
If you’re looking for more sweet potato inspired recipes, try these Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams, BBQ Sweet Potatoes on the Grill and Praline Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole.
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How can I make this roast potatoes in advance?
You can cut your prep time by preparing the topping and vegetables in advance and keep in the refrigerator until ready to make. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut sweet potatoes. It is easy if you have a food chopper.
- Butter: The creamy butter makes everything better. Use salt or unsalted butter.
- Season: Fresh Rosemary and Fresh minced garlic cut the sweetness and make this a true savory dish.
- Olive Oil: The olive oil allows the potatoes to get those great crispy bits. Toss the sweet potatoes in the potatoes evenly.
- Parmesan Cheese: Grated, remember this is salty and may change the amount of salt you need to add.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Roasted Baked Sweet Potato Cubes Side Dish
You can always change up a recipe to make it your own special version of the dish.
- Variation: Make a sheet pan of sweet potato fries or sweet potato wedges using this recipe in place of cubed sweet potatoes.
- Garlic Powder: In place of the fresh garlic you can use garlic powder.
- Cooking variation: Only cooking for a few people? Make this dish in the air fryer. Cook sweet potatoes at 400 for about 25 to 30 minutes.
How to Make Crispy Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
These are the basic steps for making slow roasted sweet potatoes. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep, Peel the Potatoes, Cut the Potatoes
First, begin by preheating the oven and cut your potatoes into your sweet potato cubes and then place into a baking dish.
STEP 2: Evenly Coat the Diced Sweet Potatoes
Then add the melted butter, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl, stir. Next, spread potatoes into a single layer, Drizzle with olive oil and top with parmesan cheese and next add water to the baking pan.
STEP 3: Bake the Crispy Potatoes
Finally, bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Recipe FAQs for Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes Easy Side Dish
Expert Tips for Making This Roast Sweet Potato Recipe
This savory roasted sweet potato cubes are something everyone loves. The sweet potatoes are an easy side dish for pork or chicken too.
- Add Savory Spices: Cumin, chili powder, onion powder, paprika etc or try a little cinnamon for the best roasted sweet potatoes.
- Nuts: Try add some pecans or walnuts to the sweet potato, they can even be toasted on a baking sheet first for more flavor.
- Variation tip for the Savory Side: Finish with fresh herbs like fresh parsley, thyme or add something sweet such as honey, brown sugar or maple syrup to taste for this easy side dish.
- Alternate ingredient/Substitution/Addition: Onions and apples are great in these roasted easy sweet potatoes. Different potatoes. Try russet potatoes, red potatoes or yukon gold potatoes work in this recipe.
- Overcrowd: For the best cubed roasted sweet potatoes do not overcrowd the pan. The potatoes will steam instead of getting super crispy on the outside.
What to Serve with Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary
Ingredients
- 3-4 Sweet potatoes, peeled
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Gresh rosemary, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sized pieces.
- Place in a baking dish with sides. Add melted butter, rosemary, garlic,
- salt and pepper.
- Toss to evenly coat all of the potatoes.
- Spread potatoes into a single layer.
- Drizzle with olive oil and top with parmesan cheese.
- Add water to baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork
- tender.
Expert Tips
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- Add Savory Spices: Cumin, chili powder, onion powder, paprika etc or try a little cinnamon for the best roasted sweet potatoes.
- Nuts: Try add some pecans or walnuts to the sweet potato, they can even be toasted on a baking sheet first for more flavor.
- Variation tip: Finish with fresh herbs like fresh parsley, thyme or add something sweet such as honey, brown sugar or maple syrup to taste for this easy side dish.
- Alternate ingredient/Substitution/Addition: Onions and apples are great in these roasted easy sweet potatoes. Different potatoes. Try russet potatoes, red potatoes or yukon gold potatoes work in this recipe.
- Overcrowd: For the best cubed roasted sweet potatoes do not overcrowd the pan. The potatoes will steam instead of getting super crispy on the outside.
This look delish! Thanks for sharing on the thread, I’ll be featuring it on the blog later today.
XO
Kristin
Thanks, Kristin! I feel honored! These are incredible. My family just gobbles them up! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
That sounds Yummy. So do the pumpkin pie squares.
Thanks so much, Jennifer! 🙂