Parmesan Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Parmesan Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Golden, buttery, and kissed with herbs — this is comfort food at its most beautiful.

There’s something irresistible about a sheet pan of caramelized, golden sweet potatoes, crisp on the edges and soft in the center, coated in melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, and fragrant thyme.

This Parmesan Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe takes simple ingredients and transforms them into a show-stopping side dish worthy of any holiday table — or any cozy family dinner.

Every bite burst with flavor: sweet, salty, garlicky, and rich with nutty Parmesan.

Jennie’s Thoughts

This is one of those dishes that feels like love in food form. I make it when I want something easy yet elegant — something that makes the whole kitchen smell like home.

The blend of butter, garlic, and thyme over tender slices of sweet potato creates the most amazing glaze as it bakes. The brown sugar gives just the right caramelized edge, while the Parmesan crisps into golden perfection.

Honestly, these could steal the show at Thanksgiving, but they’re just as perfect on an ordinary Wednesday night next to roasted chicken or pork chops.

Every time I pull this dish from the oven, I think: this is what comfort looks like.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 3 extra large sweet potatoes
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
• ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 package fresh thyme

Instructions:

1. Prep the sweet potatoes:
   Rinse, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes into ⅛-inch rounds. The thinner slices get those perfectly crisp edges, so take your time here for even cuts.
2. Make the flavor mix:
   Melt the butter and pour it into a large (gallon-size) Ziploc bag. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, brown sugar, and a few sprigs of thyme. Seal the bag and mix it all together with your hands until well combined.
3. Coat the potatoes:
   Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the bag, zip it closed, and gently move them around until every piece is coated in that buttery, garlicky mixture.
4. Arrange and bake:
   Line a 9×13-inch dish with parchment paper. Arrange the sweet potato slices in neat rows (or however you like — rustic always works too!). Pour any remaining mixture from the bag over the top, and sprinkle with a few more thyme leaves.
5. Bake to perfection:
   Bake at 400°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are tender.
6. Cool and serve:
   Remove the dish from the oven, let it cool on a wire rack for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

These roasted sweet potatoes are absolutely heavenly with roast chicken, steak, or baked salmon, and they make a perfect side dish for the holidays. Pair them with a green salad or a crusty loaf of bread, and you’ve got a meal that feels like it came straight from a cozy farmhouse kitchen.

Jennie’s Notes

I always say that food made with care just tastes different. These sweet potatoes are a perfect example — they’re humble ingredients elevated with a touch of love and patience. When I pull them from the oven, glistening with butter and thyme, I’m reminded that abundance doesn’t always come from complicated recipes — sometimes it’s found right here, in the simple beauty of a dish made with joy.

More Cozy Recipes to Try Next:

• Brown Sugar Maple Sweet Potato Rounds
• Chai Spiced Apple Butter
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

These Parmesan Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes are everything you want in a side dish — comforting, full of flavor, and irresistibly golden.

Whether you’re making them for a Sunday dinner or your next big celebration, they’re guaranteed to be the kind of recipe people ask for again and again. Simple ingredients, unforgettable results.