Roasted Sweet Potatoes – only 3 ingredients. Sweet potatoes coated in a delectable blend of olive oil and onion soup mix. A perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that’ll have your taste buds singing with delight! Whether it’s a family dinner or a holiday feast, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.

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Savory Sweet Potatoes in the Oven

These Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a new favorite at our house! They are packed full of delicious flavor that’ll have you coming back for seconds, and maybe even thirds! Tender sweet potato cubes coated in a luscious blend of olive oil and onion soup mix. The combination of the natural sweetness from the potatoes and the savory flavors of the soup mix is simply divine. As they roast in the oven, they become irresistibly crispy on the outside, while staying soft and tender on the inside. These roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal, from weeknight dinners to your Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Trust me, once you try these potatoes you’ll never want to go back to plain old potatoes again.

baking sheet of onion roasted sweet potatoes

How to Make Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This recipe is effortless to make with only 3 simple ingredients. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place potato cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss with onion soup mix. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Spread potato chunks onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a preheated oven until the potatoes reach the desired level of tenderness.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

Take a shortcut and use frozen cubed sweet potatoes. I buy them at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marketside-Fresh-Sweet-Potato-Cubes-16-oz/817773702?from=/search
I cut the potatoes into cubes. This recipe will also work great on sweet potato wedges and sweet potato fries. Adjust the cooking time until the potatoes are fork tender.
Feel free to add more spices/herbs to the potatoes:
- garlic powder
- cumin
- onion powder
- chili powder
- thyme
- paprika
- squirt of lime
- a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Can I make Roasted Sweet Potatoes in advance? Yes. You can toss the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers are delicious in a burrito, a rice bowl, or on top of a salad.
- Reheat in the microwave.

What to Serve with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Let’s talk about the perfect dishes to serve with these potatoes to create a delightful meal. First up, how about some juicy and tender grilled chicken? The savory flavors of the chicken will complement the sweetness of the sweet potatoes beautifully. Alternatively, a perfectly grilled steak, seasoned to perfection, will add a touch of indulgence to the plate. For a lighter option, consider serving the potatoes with a fresh and vibrant salad. And these sheet pan potatoes are the perfect side dish for your upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. No matter how you serve these potatoes they are sure to become a family favorite.

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Roasted Sweet Potatoes – only 3 ingredients. Sweet potatoes coated in a delectable blend of olive oil and onion soup mix. A perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that'll have your taste buds singing with delight! Whether it's a family dinner or a holiday feast, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and impossible to resist.

Equipment:

Ingredients:

2 -lb sweet potatoes
6 tbsp olive oil
1 (1-oz) packet onion soup mix

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place potato cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss with onion soup mix. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
Spread potato chunks onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 35 minutes, stirring half way through the cooking time.

Notes:

Take a shortcut and use frozen cubed sweet potatoes. I buy them at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marketside-Fresh-Sweet-Potato-Cubes-16-oz/817773702?from=/search
Can I make Roasted Sweet Potatoes in advance? Yes. You can toss the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers are delicious in a burrito, a rice bowl, or on top of a salad.
- Reheat in the microwave.

Steph