Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
These roasted sweet potatoes will quickly become a holiday or side dish favorite with fresh sweet potatoes, a hint of brown sugar and spices.
Ingredients
- 4 whole sweet potatoes cubed
- 8 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly grease it. Set aside.
- Melt the Butter
- Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prepare the Seasoning
- In a Ziploc bag, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and chili or cayenne pepper.
- Coat the Potatoes
- Toss the sliced sweet potatoes in the melted butter until they are well coated. Place the butter-coated potatoes into the Ziploc bag with the seasoning mixture. Seal the bag and toss to evenly coat the potatoes.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet
- Arrange the coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Potatoes
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the potatoes once halfway through the cooking time. The potatoes are done when they are lightly browned and fork-tender.
Notes
See notes in post for information on storing and substitutions for dietary needs and preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 765mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 843IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.1mg
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