Ultimate Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Discover the secrets to making the most incredible oven-roasted sweet potatoes with this Ultimate Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe. Perfectly tender and flavorful, these sweet potatoes are an ideal side dish for any meal or a delicious addition to your plate. With minimal ingredients and foolproof instructions, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of the potatoes, enhanced by generous pats of butter and a touch of kosher salt. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
2 lbs (scrubbed clean)
Kosher Salt
2 tablespoons (divided)
Butter
4 tablespoons (divided)
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons (for drizzling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Carefully scrub each sweet potato under running water to remove any dirt.
3
Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise to create two equal halves.
4
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the surface of a large baking dish or flat bakeware.
5
Sprinkle half of the kosher salt over the oiled surface, ensuring even coverage.
6
Place each sweet potato half cut side down onto the baking dish, pressing them gently into the oil and salt.
7
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture while baking.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
9
Once done, carefully remove the foil and transfer each sweet potato half to a serving plate, cut side up.
10
Top each piece with 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt deliciously over the warm potatoes.
11
Serve immediately with additional kosher salt on the table for individual taste adjustments.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preheat temperature for the oven?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C) before baking the sweet potatoes.
How long do the sweet potatoes need to roast?
The sweet potatoes should be baked for 2 hours to ensure they are fork-tender.
Should the sweet potatoes be peeled for this recipe?
No, the recipe instructions specify carefully scrubbing each sweet potato under running water and cutting them in half lengthwise, but does not mention peeling.
How do I prepare the baking dish?
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the surface of a large baking dish and sprinkle half of the kosher salt over the oiled surface.
Which way should the sweet potatoes face in the pan?
Place each sweet potato half cut side down onto the baking dish, pressing them gently into the oil and salt.
Do I need to cover the dish while baking?
Yes, cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture during the roasting process.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to provide 4 servings.
How much butter is used for each sweet potato half?
Each sweet potato half should be topped with 1 tablespoon of butter once they are removed from the oven.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe calls specifically for kosher salt to enhance the flavor.
Is this recipe considered vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe is tagged as vegetarian.
What ingredients are required for the Ultimate Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
The ingredients include 2 lbs of sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, 4 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
How should I serve the roasted sweet potatoes?
Transfer each half to a serving plate cut side up, top with butter, and serve immediately with extra kosher salt available for individual adjustments.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 4 ingredients in this recipe.
What is the first step of the preparation?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How should the salt be divided in the recipe?
Half of the salt is sprinkled over the oiled baking dish, and the remaining salt is used on the table for individual taste adjustments.
How do I know the sweet potatoes are finished cooking?
They are done when they are fork-tender after approximately 2 hours of baking.
Can I use yams for this recipe?
Yes, 'yams' is one of the tags for this recipe, making them a suitable substitute or alternative name.
What is the category of this dish?
This dish falls under the Yam/Sweet Potato category.
What is the purpose of the olive oil?
Olive oil is used to drizzle over the baking dish surface to help roast the cut side of the potatoes and keep them from sticking.
What are the characteristics of the final dish?
The recipe describes the sweet potatoes as perfectly tender and flavorful, highlighting their natural sweetness.
Is this a difficult recipe to make?
No, it is tagged as an easy recipe with foolproof instructions, making it perfect for any home cook.
Why is aluminum foil used?
Aluminum foil is used to tightly cover the baking dish to retain moisture so the potatoes do not dry out during the long roasting time.
What should I do before cutting the sweet potatoes?
You should carefully scrub each sweet potato under running water to remove any dirt.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, 'comfort food' is one of the tags associated with this recipe.
Should the butter be cold or melted when added?
The recipe suggests adding pats of butter to the warm potatoes, allowing it to melt deliciously over them.
Can this be served as a side dish?
Yes, it is described as an ideal side dish for any meal.
How should the sweet potatoes be cut?
Each sweet potato should be cut in half lengthwise to create two equal halves.
How much olive oil is required?
You will need 2 tablespoons of olive oil for drizzling on the bakeware.
What total weight of sweet potatoes is needed?
The recipe requires 2 lbs of sweet potatoes.
What is the texture of the finished potatoes?
The finished sweet potatoes are described as perfectly tender.