Parmesan Sweet Potatoes in Foil Packets – Looking to make tender, extra-flavorful roasted sweet potatoes? We’ll show you how to bake sweet potatoes in foil packets using foil sheets in just a few simple steps. These baked sweet potatoes are coated with parmesan cheese and spices! Low-carb and gluten-free, parmesan sweet potatoes baked in foil are a quick and delicious side dish that works perfectly for holidays or even weeknight dinners. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the parmesan sweet potatoes in foil recipe
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Fresh thyme
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Why you’ll love this sweet potato recipe
- Baking sweet potatoes has never been so easy, making it a healthy comfort food.
- This side dish is an excellent addition to any holiday dinner!
- A gluten-free side you can enjoy and turn quickly into a vegetarian/vegan dish
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Directions
How to bake sweet potatoes in foil:
1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
2. Place the sweet potato cubes in a resealable bag. Throw in the garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning and shake until the cubes are well coated.
3. Lay aluminum foil squares on a baking sheet and divide the sweet potatoes among them. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and a little parmesan.
4. Wrap and close the aluminum foil packets, leaving a little room inside to let the steam circulate.
5. Transfer the baking sheet with the sweet potato foil packs to the oven and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
6. Serve the foil packets individually and let your guests open their sweet potato foil packets. Careful, it’s steamy and hot! Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the parmesan sweet potatoes in foil
- If aluminum foil concerns you, you can line the aluminum sheets with parchment paper.
- You can keep the sweet potato skin on if you like a bit of crunch.
- Baking time will depend on the thickness of your sweet potato cubes: the thicker, the longer.
How to buy sweet potatoes
Look for plump sweet potatoes that feel heavy and dense in your hand compared to their size and with even, spotless skin without discolorations. Store your sweet potatoes in a dry, cool, dark place (like a pantry or cupboard, not the fridge) for two weeks maximum. Our favorite sweet potatoes for baking are the Red Garnet and Jewel varieties.
What to do with sweet potato leftovers?
Your baked sweet potato leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Make sure to remove them from the foil packets! Reheat in the oven at 300ºF (150ºC) for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
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- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan
- Baked Sweet Potato
- 9 Best Sweet Potato Recipes
- Crunchy Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze
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