Best 18 Sweet Potato Oven Recipes

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**Sweet Potato Oven: A Culinary Journey of Flavor and Health**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our sweet potato oven, where taste and nutrition harmoniously blend. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures as you explore our collection of tantalizing recipes. From classic roasted sweet potatoes to innovative stuffed sweet potatoes, our recipes cater to every palate. Indulge in the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes, a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Elevate your meals with our diverse selection of sweet potato oven recipes, ranging from savory dinner options to delectable sweet treats. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with each bite of these culinary creations.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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This is a delicious side dish for ham, pork or even chicken. The sweet potatoes, coated with brown sugar and spices are a little sweet and a little spicy. Quick and easy.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1" wedges.
  • In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil.
  • Mix sugar and seasonings together and add to potatoes.
  • Toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread on a non stick baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes until browned and done.

HONEY-GLAZED OVEN-ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Categories     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Honey     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 long slender 10-ounce red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Honey
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel sweet potatoes, then quarter lengthwise. Rinse potatoes with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Place potatoes in large bowl; add olive oil and salt and toss to coat. Arrange in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Roast 45 minutes. Brush with honey and roast until tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to platter; sprinkle with parsley and serve.

OVEN SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2 teaspoons each onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon each dried dill and kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cut 3 sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch-thick wedges. Toss with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Roast at 450 degrees F until browned, about 50 minutes. Toss with the remaining spices. Serve with ranch dressing.

OVEN-BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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I use this recipe about once a week. It's really easy since it just uses the oven to bake the sweet potato fries, and they are delicious!

Provided by Rachel Ackerman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 sweet potatoes, halved and cut into 4x1/2-inch wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potato fries on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread out on pan in an even layer so that they aren't touching.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Turn fries over; bake until crispy, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 369 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

OVEN SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Oven roasting sweet potatoes actually brings out the natural sweetness. Sweet Potatoes are naturally rich in potassium. I found this recipe at Eating Well Magazine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Toss sweet potato wedges with oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread the wedges out on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total, or until tender.
  • Serves 2.

SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES & THREE DIPS



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Enjoy these delicious fries with one or all three dips! There is a different type of dip for every taste bud!

Provided by Mott's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¾ cup Mott's Natural Applesauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces regular or reduced-fat sour cream
¼ cup Mott's Natural Applesauce
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup Mott's Natural Applesauce
2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon molasses

Steps:

  • For fries, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil rimmed baking sheet, wiping up any excess oil with paper towel.
  • Place prepared baking sheet in rack in third part of the oven. Toss sweet potatoes with vegetable oil and salt in medium bowl.
  • Place sweet potato wedges, in a single layer, on heating baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until develops a nice golden brown crust.
  • Turn potatoes over using a spatula and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until potatoes are crisp and have browned.
  • Caramelized Onion Dip: For dip, while potatoes bake, in saute pan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add brown sugar and onions. Cook until onions have caramelized. Puree caramelized onions, applesauce and sour cream in blender or food processor.
  • Can be served warm or cold with fries.
  • Chipotle Ketchup Dip: Whisk together applesauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and spices. Serve cold or warm as dip for sweet potato fries.
  • Mustard Dipping Sauce: Whisk together applesauce, mustard, syrup, and molasses. Serve cold or warm as dip for sweet potato fries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 642 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

OVEN-BAKED SWEET POTATO CHIPS WITH HONEY BUTTER



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Panko-breaded sweet potato slices! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside - so addictive!

Provided by bluegirlie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Snack Chip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds
2 eggs, beaten
1 stick salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Mix panko, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip sweet potato slices in beaten egg, then coat with panko mixture. Place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray tops of sweet potato slices lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chips are golden brown and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix butter and honey together in a bowl in the meantime. Serve chips with honey butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 228.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Need a side dish? Bake a batch of sweet potato fries that will please your friends and family. Soybean oil, labeled vegetable oil, helps brown evenly. Season as you please!

Provided by United Soybean Board

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     United Soybean Board

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1x3-inch wedges
3 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled "vegetable oil")
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes and soybean oil in large bowl, toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.
  • Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cooking time is 18 to 24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 345.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATO CHIPS



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Guilt-free snack! These chips are made without any fat. For attractive circular chips, look for sweet potatoes that are round rather than long. I think these are even yummier than regular potato chips...

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h29m

Yield 36 chips, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 large sweet potato, unpeeled, washed, and dried (about 9 ounces)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F with two racks.
  • Line two baking pans with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Slice potato crosswise, as thin as possible.
  • Arrange the slices on the prepared sheets, and keep them from touching as much as possible.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 50 minutes.
  • Slices will dehydrate and shrink; turn chips over, and rotate baking sheets if needed for even cooking.
  • Cook until slices are crisped and fluted around the edges and the centers are still orange, not brown, 30 to 40 more minutes.
  • Transfer to cooling racks, and cool chips on baking sheets.
  • (Chips will be soft when removed from oven and will crisp as they cool.) Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, up to 3 days.

TROPICAL SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE FOR OVEN OR SLOW COOKER



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Delicious sweet potato casserole with a tropical twist. It can be vegan-friendly and dairy-free if you use a dairy-free margarine. Lower in fat and calories than traditional sweet potato casseroles.

Provided by SouthernNerdMom

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes, pineapple, and mandarin oranges in 9x13-inch baking dish, sprinkle coconut on top.
  • Melt margarine in a small bowl in the microwave, about 10 seconds. Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and enough reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Stir sauce until brown sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Drizzle sauce over sweet potato mixture, sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 161.8 mg, Sugar 47 g

OVEN-ROASTED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Healthful, spicy, side dish that even some people who don't particularly care for sweet potatoes will like.

Provided by MrsEl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs sweet potatoes (approx. 2 large potatoes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • Wash and clean potatoes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, paprika, and cumin and set aside.
  • Cut the potatoes into medium"french fries".
  • Toss the potatoes in the oil and spices until well coated.
  • Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet prepared with cooking spray or lightly oiled.
  • Bake for 25 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fries are golden and crisp.
  • Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve immediately.

OVEN-BAKED SWEET-POTATO CHIPS



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These chips are made without any fat. For attractive, circular chips, look for sweet potatoes that are round rather than long. It is best to make very thin slices with a mandoline (see the Guide).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 large sweet potato, (about 9 ounces), peel on, washed, and dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees with two racks. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Using a mandoline, slice the potato crosswise, as thin as possible. Arrange the slices on the prepared sheets, touching as little as possible. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 50 minutes. Slices will be dehydrating and shrinking; turn chips over, and rotate baking sheets if needed for even cooking. Cook until slices are crisped and fluted around the edges and the centers are still orange, not brown, 30 to 40 more minutes. Transfer to cooling racks, and cool chips on baking sheets. (Chips will be soft when removed from oven and will crisp as they cool.) Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, up to 3 days.

SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES WITH AVOCADO DIP



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 4-inch long and 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick fries
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse ground rock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Avocado Dip, recipe follows
1 avocado, see Cook's Note*
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped.
2 scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until the sweet potatoes are coated. Add the paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper; toss to distribute evenly.
  • Arrange the coated fries in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack until the sweet potatoes soften. Transfer the pan to the upper rack of the oven and bake 10 minutes longer, until fries are crispy. Serve with Avocado Dip.
  • Place the avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapeno, scallions, and lime juice into a blender or small food processor. Blend for 1 minute or until you have a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve as a dip for the Sweet Potato Oven Fries.
  • * Cook's Note: We find that Hass avocados make the smoothest and best tasting Avocado dip.

OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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When I feel fall in the air, I start craving sweet potatoes, collards and pork. Usually the sweet potatoes are baked but today I tried oven roasted fries to go with a boston butt roast. The spices paired with the potatoes were just right for a nice sweet n salty fall side dish. Actually, I think these fries would be good any...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Potatoes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and dried
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp smoked paprika (more if you like)
1 tsp coarse salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • 2. Cut potatoes into 1/4″ thin strips, or to desired thickness. NOTE: you can peel or not peel the potatoes. Soak potatoes in ice water for 30 minutes. Drain and blot dry with paper towels.
  • 3. Combine the dry ingredients in a ziploc bag. Add potatoes to bag; drizzle oil over potatoes. Seal bag and shake to coat potatoes with seasoning.
  • 4. Spread the potatoes evenly on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper. Don't overcrowd the sheet, or have multiple layers of fries.
  • 5. Place in oven and bake 20-25 minutes. (May take more or less time, depending on the size of the fries.) Remove once the edges slightly begin to brown and fries begin to crisp.
  • 6. For an excellent white potatoe oven fry, check out Bonnie Dare's https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/potatoes/best-oven-baked-fries-and-potato-wedges-2.html?p=2

SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES WITH AVOCADO DIP



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"These fries are really good, and the dip is to die for! You would never think to put avocado dip on a sweet potato fry, but... oh my is it a yummy treat!! We ate these and I wanted more when tray was empty. Overcome the skepticism and give it a try! "

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 4-inch long and 1/4 -inch thick fries
2 tablespoons olive oil (or more)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
coarse ground rock salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 Hass avocado
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
1 lime, juiced
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until the sweet potatoes are coated. Add the paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper; toss to distribute evenly.
  • Arrange the coated fries in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack until the sweet potatoes soften. Transfer the pan to the upper rack of the oven and bake 10 minutes longer, until fries are crispy. Serve with Avocado Dip.
  • Avocado Dip:.
  • Place the avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapeno, scallions, and lime juice into a blender or small food processor. Blend for 1 minute or until you have a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve as a dip for the Sweet Potato Oven Fries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 164.9, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.3

SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES WITH SPICY SOUR CREAM



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Bake these crispy chipotle seasoning flavored sweet potato fries. Serve these warm appetizers with spicy sour cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon salt-free southwest chipotle seasoning
2 large dark-orange sweet potatoes (1 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Olive oil cooking spray
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place 3/4 teaspoon of the seasoning in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; add potatoes. Seal bag; shake until potatoes are evenly coated. Place potatoes in single layer on cookie sheet; spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn potatoes; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tender and bottoms are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir sour cream, sriracha sauce, cilantro and remaining 1/4 teaspoon seasoning; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve fries warm with spicy sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET POTATO AND YUCA OVEN FRIES



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These oven baked fries are very flavorful. Fresh yuca (cassava) is really hard to peel so this recipe calls for frozen yucca. If you can't find frozen yucca, just use more sweet potatoes. Recipe is from Ingrid Hoffmann.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

olive oil, divided (more if needed)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, divided
coarse sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 -2 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 4 inch long and 1/4-1/2 inch thick fries
8 ounces cassava (buy 8 oz frozen yuca)
sour cream, for dipping (optional)
sweet chili sauce, for dipping (optional)

Steps:

  • Set one oven rack to the upper-middle position and one to the lower-middle position. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Put the sweet potato fries in a large bowl and toss with 1 T of the olive oil, 1/4 t of the chile powder, 1/4 t of the coriander and some salt and pepper. Transfer the fries to a baking sheet and bake on the lower-middle rack until the sweet potato fries start to shrivel, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the yucca and cook until tender, about 25 minutes, and then drain. Once the yucca is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick fries.
  • Place the yuca fries in the large bowl and toss them with the remaining 1 T olive oil (add more if needed to coat them) and remainder of the chile powder, ground coriander and some more salt and pepper. Transfer the yuca to the second baking sheet. Move the sweet potatoes to the upper-middle rack and place the yuca on the lower-middle rack and bake for 10 minutes. Then turn both the sweet potatoes and yuca over and bake until golden crisp, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Serve accompanied by a bowl of sour cream and bowl of sweet chile sauce for dipping, if you like.

OVEN BARBECUE SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO GRITS



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From Priscilla Yee, Concord, CA, a winning recipe from Louisiana Cookin' Magazine. Try it out for a special brunch or supper!

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (preferrably Louisiana shrimp 41-50 count per pound)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup chili sauce (tomato based store-bought)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons asian chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha)
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (16 ounce) can louisiana sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, chopped

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with butter, chili sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Sriracha, Creole Seasoning, and garlic and pour into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Toss to coat. Spread the shrimp in single layer. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring and turning shrimp after 8 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper; cook over medium-low heat until heated through. Stir in gouda and thyme.
  • Spoon grits onto serving platter. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with thyme sprigs and crumbled bacon.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes: Using a fork, pierce the sweet potatoes all over. This will help them cook more evenly.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Check them with a fork to make sure they are tender before removing them from the oven.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly: Before handling the sweet potatoes, let them cool slightly. This will make them easier to handle and prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Use a variety of toppings: There are many different ways to top sweet potatoes. Some popular options include butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, and marshmallows.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Baking them in the oven is a simple and easy way to cook sweet potatoes, and it results in a tender and flavorful dish. Whether you serve them plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, baked sweet potatoes are a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give baked sweet potatoes a try.

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