Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a combination of sweet and savory flavors with the potatoes cooked to crispy, buttery perfection.
This amazing potato Side Dish is perfect to bring out for any occasion. Serve it with your favorite dinner dishes like Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops, Roast Chicken, or Seared Cube Steak.
Table of Contents
- About Our Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
- Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
- Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- How to Make Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Nutritional Facts
- Cooking Tips & Tricks
- What to Pair With Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- How to Store Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Ideas to Serve Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- FAQs for Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Recipe Card
- Related Recipes
About Our Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Readers have enjoyed this recipe for Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes made with traditional Yukon potatoes. This dish changes things up a little bit. Take the delicious Yukon potato side dish and replace the regular potatoes with sweet potatoes. The earthy and sweet flavor pairs wonderfully with the buttery garlic mixture in this recipe, and the potatoes crisp up perfectly in the oven. You won’t be able to get enough!
Just like the original recipe, this sweet potato version is super easy to make. All you have to do is chop the potatoes, toss them in the butter, oil, and garlic mixture, then roast on a sheet pan. The sheet pan is one of the easiest cooking methods ever, and it gives you perfectly buttery, tender-crisp potatoes with practically no effort.
Not only are sweet potatoes delicious, but they’re relatively healthy. They’re a great source of carotene, potassium, and important vitamins. Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish to start working into your weeknight dinners.
“Can Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes be made ahead?”
If you need to, you can absolutely make this Sweet Potato recipe ahead of time. Just follow the recipe and allow the potatoes to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and they’ll be good for a couple of days. When you’re ready to serve them, put them on a baking sheet and reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes or until they are heated through.
Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
- 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes: Anytime you can add sweet potatoes to your dinner table you should! They just have such a unique and delicious flavor that the whole family loves. Plus, with this recipe they’re easy to prep and turn out perfect every time.
- Butter Mixture: You only need 2 tablespoons of butter to toss with the potatoes. However, there is also ¼ cup olive oil in the recipe. It provides a little more oil for the fresh garlic and other seasonings to stick to without adding too much butter to the recipe. Therefore, you still get that amazing buttery flavor while keeping the potato recipe somewhat healthy.
- Seasonings: To add amazing savory flavor to the potatoes you will use 8 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Then toss the potatoes in ¼ cup fresh parsley right before serving. Mince the fresh garlic cloves well and the flavors will really pop in the oven. The roasted garlic aroma will fill your kitchen.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Baking Sheet: Use a full size baking sheet or cookie sheet so you can lay as many potatoes out as you can. You can line the sheet pan if you choose, but with the butter and olive oil on the potatoes they will not likely stick to the pan.
- Large Bowl: Grab a big mixing bowl to toss the potatoes in the oil, butter, and seasoning. Make sure it is large enough so you can toss them around a bit without any ingredients flying out
- Spatula or Tongs: Use a spatula or tongs to carefully flip your potatoes so they don’t break or tear.
How to Make Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Time needed: 50 minutes.
- Prep Time
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel the potatoes.
- Slice
Cut the potatoes into 1-inch thick slices.
- Season
Add the potatoes, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and garlic to the bowl, mixing well.
- Place the Potoes
Place the potatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Bake Time
Cook for 30 minutes then flip potatoes and cook for 20 minutes.
- Serve
Remove from the oven and toss with fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra olive oil if desired.
Nutritional Facts
Cooking Tips & Tricks
Master this exceptional sweet and savory side using these helpful tips.
- Keep your Sweet Potatoes Together
- These Potatoes can become delicate while they cook. Make sure you use a gentle tool to flip them during cooking and serving. Use a spatula that won’t tear them like a fish spatula or lightweight rubber spatula.
- Prevent Potatoes from Sticking
- Make sure you have fully coated the Potatoes in the butter and oil mixture so that they won’t stick to the bottom of your pan. If yours are sticking double check the coating as well as the temperature with an oven thermometer, that it isn’t too hot inside the oven.
What to Pair With Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Take a note from your favorite steakhouse, and pair this Sweet Potato recipe with a juicy steak. Try classic Ribeye Steak or Filet Mignon for a steakhouse at home. Roasted potatoes are also great with other flavorful roast dishes like Cajun Roasted Chicken, Pepper Crusted Roast Beef, or Garlic Roasted Pork Loin. Another idea is to pair it with Roasted Turkey Breast to bring the elements of Thanksgiving to any weeknight meal.
How to Store Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Serve: Don’t leave this potato side dish out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: If you have leftovers, you can transfer them to an airtight container to store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: As long as they’re carefully sealed, you can also freeze the Potatoes for up to 6 months. Let them thaw in the fridge. Then reheat them on a baking sheet in the oven.
Ideas to Serve Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is very versatile and pairs well with so many things. You can serve it at any picnic or barbecue, as the sweet and savory side dish is similar to the grilled meats and sauces. Bring this to any potluck and you’ll have a crowd pleaser. If you’re joining someone for the holidays, you can bring this as a side to contribute to the dinner.
FAQs for Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Though sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same thing and the easy way to tell the difference is the color. Yams will have a light creamy color, and Sweet Potatoes will have a darker, more orange color.
No, you can serve your potatoes with the peels on if you like to keep that extra texture in there. Also the peels are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients that will be great for you!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 8 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley , minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1" thick slices.
- Add the sweet potatoes, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and garlic to the bowl, mixing well.
- Place the potatoes on a sheet pan.
- Cook for 30 minutes then flip potatoes and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and toss with fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra olive oil if desired.
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Garlic Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes Variations
- Herb Butter Sweet Potatoes: You can add a variety of fresh herbs in with the garlic butter mixture. Fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary, or chopped parsley would all taste amazing and add a lot of fresh flavor to the dish.
- Cheese: Another way to add delicious flavor to the Roasted Potatoes is by topping them off with some Parmesan cheese right before serving.
- Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes: If you want to lean into the sweet aspect of these potatoes, you can leave the garlic and herbs out of the recipe and instead make a brown sugar mixture. Toss the potatoes with melted butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon. Roast them as usual.
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