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    Published: Oct 17, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Baked Sweet Potato Slices

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    baked sweet potatoes slices with pecans.

    Baked sweet potato slices are a quick and easy side dish that you can prepare in under 30 minutes. The sweet potatoes slices are baked or roasted in the oven with olive oil, brown sugar, pecans, and rosemary until they are tender and golden brown.

    This simple recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it's a great change to the traditional Southern Sweet Potato Casserole this Holiday season!

    sweet potatoes slices with pecans.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Looking for a fun and healthy side dish to serve up at your next Holiday menu? Baked sweet potato slices are a healthy and delicious side dish that everyone will love. The crunchy sweet pecans and rosemary herbs will make this a new family holiday favorite.

    This versatile dish can be served as a appetizer or side dish.

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Slices
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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    Ingredients

    Scrub the sweet potatoes to make sure the skins are clean with no dirt. If they have bits of thready root on them remove with a sharp paring knife. Use fresh rosemary sprigs, the flavor is unparalleled to dried rosemary.

    ingredients for roasted sliced sweet potatoes.
    • Fresh Sweet Potatoes or Yams
    • Brown Sugar
    • Pecans, rough chopped
    • Fresh Rosemary sprigs
    • Sea Salt
    • Pepper
    • Olive oil

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Slices

    This is a super easy recipe that is quick to pull together. Below is a photo tutorial showing each step. First, preheat your oven to 375 F and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non stick spray.

    Step 1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

    After scrubbing the sweet potatoes, trim the ends off so the end rounds don't have a pointy end. Leave the skins on the sweet potatoes and cut into ½" slices.

    Place all the sweet potato rounds in a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, cracked pepper, and sea salt.

    seasoned sweet potatoes in a bowl.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 2. Season the Sweet Potato Slices

    Add the olive oil to the bowl of seasoned sweet potato rounds. Toss well to coat all sides of the sweet potato rounds. You need the oil to coat the rounds so that the brown sugar and pecans will stick while baking.

    sliced sweet potatoes drizzled with olive oil.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 3. Toss with Brown Sugar & Pecans

    Mince a bit of rosemary sprig up into tiny rosemary pieces, about 1 tablespoon. Add the rosemary to the bowl of olive oil coated sweet potatoes. Add the brown sugar and chopped pecans to the bowl and stir to mix everything.

    sliced sweet potatoes, pecans, rosemary, and brown sugar in a bowl.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 4. Bake in the Oven

    Lay the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet. Using a spoon place the pecan pieces and bits of rosemary on each sweet potato round. Place in the hot preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes at 375 F.

    When finished baking use a flat turner to transfer to a serving platter or serving bowl. Serve immediately.

    sweet potatoes slices with pecans.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Baked Sweet Potato Slices side dish with Dutch Oven Turkey Breast, Air Fried Turkey Breast, and some Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish.

    roasted sweet potatoes slices with pecans.

    We have some additional Holiday side dishes that would be perfect for completing your Holiday meal also.

    Take a look at our Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta, Baked Brie with Cranberries, Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach and Onions, Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham, and for a delicious dessert, Angus Barn Chocolate Chess Pie.

    Substitutions

    Walnuts are a great substitution for the nuts. If you don't like sweet potatoes, you can do this with rounds of butternut squash.

    Variations

    You are not limited to sweet potatoes with this delicious seasoning and preparation method. Try is with carrots or some of the following:

    • Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Slices - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
    • Roasted Butternut Squash Slices - add guacamole, crispy onions or
    • Seasoned Delicata Squash Rounds - add crushed potato chips (ketchup chips!)

    Equipment

    This is such a simple recipe, it only needs a large rimmed baking sheets. You can even bake two sheets of sweet potato slices at the same time, just center both racks in the center are of the oven. Switch the two sheets half way through cook time they bake evenly.

    • Baking Sheets

    Storage

    Store any left over sweet potato slices in a covered container in the refrigerator. You can keep as leftovers for up to 4 days.

    Tips for Success

    • Look for sweet potatoes that are slender, as this will give your slices that are more uniform in diameter.
    • Serve these either as a side dish, or spread out on a platter as appetizers.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I freeze baked sweet potato slices?

    Yes, just reheat in oven so the pecans can get crispy again. Heat at 300 F for about 15 minutes.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Baked Sweet Potato Slices

    Baked sweet potato slices are a quick and easy side dish that you can prepare in under 30 minutes. The sweet potatoes slices are baked or roasted in the oven with olive oil, brown sugar, pecans, and rosemary until they are tender and golden brown. This simple recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it's a great change to the traditional Southern Sweet Potato Casserole this Holiday season!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Christmas, Holiday, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 309kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks

    Ingredients

    • 4 sweet potatoes look for longer, slender ones
    • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Cracked Pepper
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ cup pecans coarsely chopped
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • rosemary sprigs
    • 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non stick spray, or line with a silpat mat.
    • Wash and trim the sweet potatoes, leaving the skins on. Slice into ½" rounds, and discard the pointy ends.
      4 sweet potatoes
    • Place the cut sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
      1 teaspoon Sea Salt, ½ teaspoon Cracked Pepper
    • Add the olive oil and toss the sweet potatoes to coat evenly.
      ¼ cup olive oil
    • Add the minced rosemary and chopped pecans. Blend to coat using a spoon.
      3 tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ cup pecans, 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
    • Lay the sweet potato rounds on the prepared rimmed baking sheet. Using a spoon, distribute the pecans and rosemary bits in the bowl evenly among the sweet potato rounds. Add the rosemary sprigs to the baking pan and place in the preheated oven to bake for 20 minutes.
      rosemary sprigs
    • Remove from oven when done cooking, using a flat turner to lift the rounds to a serving platter or a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Look for sweet potatoes that are slender, as this will give your slices that are more uniform in diameter.
    • Serve these either as a side dish, or spread out on a platter as appetizers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 18463IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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