Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.1K

Transform humble sweet potatoes into golden, caramelized jewels with this simple yet elegant recipe. The sweetness of the potatoes is beautifully enhanced by the earthy aroma of oregano, creating a side dish that's both comforting and refined.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    0 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    115 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom of a glass or nonstick baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform, medium-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch each. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the cubed sweet potatoes in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Toss gently to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle generously with oregano, salt, and pepper, ensuring an even distribution of seasonings. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. For a deeper caramelization, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 15 minutes of baking. (60 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the sweet and savory symphony! (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using smoked paprika instead of black pepper.
A sprinkle of parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking adds a delightful salty tang.
These baked sweet potatoes are excellent served alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or as a vibrant addition to a vegetarian meal.

Dovie Weber

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 699 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Anya Gutkowski

    I added a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup – delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Reilly Leannon

    This recipe is so easy and the sweet potatoes came out perfectly! My kids loved them!

  • Micaela Roob

    I used coconut oil instead of olive oil and it was a great twist!

  • Santina Bradtke

    These were amazing! I never thought sweet potatoes could taste this good. Definitely making these again.

  • Tatum Rau

    Great recipe! I doubled the batch and they were gone in minutes!

  • Zaria Prohaska

    These baked sweet potatoes are now a staple in our house!

  • Leland Koelpin

    Easy to follow instructions and a delicious result. Five stars!

  • Durward Kuhnkris

    The oregano really makes a difference! Such a simple but flavorful side dish.

  • Kane Cummings

    So much better than boiling sweet potatoes! The roasting really brings out the sweetness.

  • Anissa Zulauf

    I tried this with rosemary instead of oregano and it was fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration!

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