Description

Delight in these perfectly roasted sweet potatoes infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. This easy recipe combines tender, thinly sliced sweet potatoes with savory garlic, melted butter, and a blend of Italian seasoning, then bakes them to golden perfection. Garnished with fresh thyme, it’s a delicious and comforting side dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

Seasonings and Flavorings

2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Cheese and Garnish

4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh thyme, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes evenly.
Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into thin rounds, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
Coat Sweet Potatoes: In a large resealable bag, combine the sweet potato slices, minced garlic, olive oil, melted butter, garlic salt, fresh cracked pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Shake the bag well to coat all the slices evenly with the mixture.
Arrange in Baking Dish: Lightly butter a baking dish, then arrange the coated sweet potato slices in a spiral pattern for an attractive presentation and even cooking.
Add Garnish: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the arranged sweet potatoes and add extra Parmesan cheese if desired for enhanced flavor.
Roast: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes. Check towards the end to ensure the sweet potatoes are tender and golden without burning.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh thyme if preferred.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the sweet potatoes for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Thin, uniform slices ensure even cooking and tenderness.
If fresh thyme is not available, dried thyme or rosemary can be used as substitutes.
The butter adds richness, but for a lighter version, reduce butter to 1 tablespoon or use only olive oil.
This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.