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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Brown sugar cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes are oven-roasted until tender, then coated in a glossy layer of brown sugar and cinnamon. A single layer on the baking sheet helps the cubes roast evenly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 194
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar packed, light
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and salt on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Spread the potatoes in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes.
  5. Turn the potatoes.
  6. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon, then toss to coat.
  7. Roast for 5 to 8 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the sugar is glossy.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

Spread the potatoes in a single layer so they roast evenly. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezer-friendly, though the texture may soften after thawing. For an unrefined-sugar alternative, use coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar.