Sweet Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Spiced Brown Sugar Recipe
Delicious roasted sweet potato cubes seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, paprika, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar, then perfectly roasted to a crispy-tender finish. This easy side dish complements a variety of meals with its subtly sweet and savory taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes and Seasonings
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the sweet potatoes to a golden crisp.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized cubes, about 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to create a balanced spice mixture.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes: Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the bowl with spices. Drizzle olive oil over the cubes and toss everything together until all pieces are evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet to allow for even roasting and browning.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning the cubes halfway through cooking to promote even caramelization and crisp edges.
- Check and Serve: Once the sweet potatoes are tender inside and crispy on the outside, remove them from the oven. Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Cutting the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes helps them cook evenly.
- Stirring or flipping halfway through roasting ensures even browning.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- You can substitute smoked paprika for regular paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Leftover roasted sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated.
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