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Garlic Butter Baked Sweet Potatoes With Parmesan - Easy, Flavorful Side Dish

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, plus more for garnish if you like
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing the pan or baking dish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly brush a baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil so the sweet potatoes do not stick.
  2. Prep the sweet potatoes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. If you want them to cook a little faster, you can slice a thin piece off the rounded side so they sit flat in the pan.
  3. Mix the garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Stir well so the garlic spreads evenly through the butter.
  4. Coat the sweet potatoes. Place the potato halves cut side up in the dish. Spoon the garlic butter over each piece, making sure the tops get a good coating.
  5. Add the Parmesan. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the buttered sweet potatoes. Press it lightly with the back of a spoon if needed so it stays in place while baking.
  6. Bake until tender. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. They should feel soft when pierced with a fork, and the tops should look lightly golden.
  7. Finish and serve. Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, then transfer them to a serving plate. Add a little extra parsley or Parmesan on top if you want a more finished look.