Description
These savory sweet potato stacks feature tender, seasoned sweet potato slices layered with fresh herbs and baked to golden perfection. Crispy on the edges and soft inside, they make a delicious and visually appealing side dish perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes
Seasoned Butter Mixture
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 handful fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Herb Mixture: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well to create a flavorful mixture and set aside.
- Peel, Slice, and Season the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them evenly into approximately 1/4 inch thick slices. Place the slices in a large bowl and pour the prepared butter and olive oil herb mixture over them. Toss to coat every slice thoroughly for even seasoning.
- Stack the Sweet Potatoes: Lightly spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray or line a baking sheet if preferred. Layer the coated sweet potato slices in each muffin cup, trimming slices as necessary to fit. Press down gently to compact the stacks. If needed, secure the stacks with toothpicks to prevent tipping during baking.
- Bake the Sweet Potato Stacks: Place the filled muffin pan or baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the edges are slightly crisp. Baking time may vary based on slice thickness and stack height.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the stacks from the oven and let them cool slightly. For an enhanced flavor, sprinkle with flaky salt before serving. These stacks pair wonderfully with roasted meats or a green salad.
Notes
- Use uniformly sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Slice sweet potatoes about 1/4 inch thick for optimal texture.
- Brush or toss each slice with the seasoned butter mixture to ensure full flavor.
- Press down each stack gently before baking to help them hold together.
- Do not move stacks during baking to prevent falling apart.
- Check doneness with a fork—it should penetrate easily but the stacks should hold shape.
- Freeze leftovers with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness; avoid microwaving to prevent mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: savory sweet potato stacks, baked sweet potatoes, herb butter sweet potatoes, easy side dish, rosemary sweet potatoes
