Roasted Sweet Potato Halves

These baked sweet potato halves are crispy and caramelized with a creamy center. Oven roasted for only 30 minutes! Easy prep and simple ingredients means you'll want to make them all year round, not just for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Course holiday side dish, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 287kcal

Author Anne Clark

Equipment

large sheet pan

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes all about the same size
3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
salt, a light sprinkling
pepper, a light sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. Brush the botton of a large rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Dry with paper towels. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
Brush the tops and bottoms of each sweet potato half with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle the cut sides with some salt and pepper.
Place the sweet potato halves, cut side down, on the sheet pan and roast for 30 minutes. Tips: Make sure the sides aren't touching; they need some space in order to get crispy. Test for doneness when a toothpick is easily inserted into the potato.
Delicious to eat as is! Or top with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Notes

- Cut evenly – Make sure your sweet potato halves are cut in equal sized halves so they bake in the same amount of time.

- High heat is key – Roast at 400°F (or even 425°F) to really get that crispy, caramelized exterior while keeping the inside creamy.

- Place cut-side down – Keeps them from moving around on the pan and helps the edges to brown beautifully and caramelize.

- Don’t overcrowd the pan – Give the potatoes space to roast. If they’re too close, they’ll steam instead of getting crispy.

- Use parchment or foil – For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, but don't use a silicone mat (see FAQs).

- Season before roasting – A little salt, pepper, and maybe even a sprinkle of paprika or cinnamon before roasting can really enhance the flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold!

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