Baked sweet potato slices are tossed in melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon then baked into a caramelized sweet potato dish that kids love! A simple and delicious kid-friendly side dish for dinner any night of the week. Gluten-free.
You will quickly learn how quick this 4 ingredient roasted sweet potatoes recipe really is! With minimal prep and easy cooking instructions, you will have the ultimate side dish ready to serve in no time. These roasted sweet potatoes can be made around the holidays or served for dinner throughout the year.
Sweet potatoes are nutrition powerhouses packed with everything from vitamin A and vitamin C to iron and vitamin D. By showcasing sweet potatoes in side dishes or turning into a main entree, you can provide all the nutritional benefits to your family.
Let’s get baking! Just wait until the aroma of this recipe fills your home… you will wonder why you didn’t get started sooner. Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the step-by-step directions or use the free printable recipe card below.
Equipment
- mandolin or chefs knife and cutting board
- gallon-sized ziplock bag
- measuring spoons
- baking dish
- nonstick cooking spray (gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
How To Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes
To get started, thinly slice the sweet potatoes. It is important to cut each slice roughly the same thickness as this helps the potatoes to bake evenly. To easily slice, carefully use a mandolin or knife and cutting board.
Then, preheat the oven to 400°F and spray the baking pan with a gluten-free nonstick cooking spray.
Mix the ingredients together
Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the ziplock bag. Add melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Seal and gently mix to coat all the sweet potato slices.
Arrange in the pan and bake
Arrange the sweet potato slices in the baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until the slices are fork-tender.
What To Serve with Oven Baked Sweet Potato Slices
Whether you are craving something sweet or savory, these are a few kid-approved recipes made with sweet potatoes you have to try along with our baked sweet potatoes! Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup, Sweet Potato Crunch, Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole, Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato Egg Cups, Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Brownies and Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Cereal.
These potatoes also pair well with Porterhouse Steak Recipe (Grill), Pork Chops, Easy Pork Loin, Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast or your favorite main entree for a nutritious family meal.
Tips and Tricks
- Uniform Slicing: Try to slice the sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking. You can use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife for this.
- Soaking: If you have the time, consider soaking the sliced sweet potatoes in cold water for about 20-30 minutes before baking. This can help remove excess starch and result in crispier slices.
- Seasoning Variations: While your current seasoning mix is delightful, feel free to experiment with other seasonings as well. Smoked paprika, nutmeg, allspice, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper can add interesting flavors.
- Salt: Don’t forget to add a sprinkle of salt to enhance the overall flavor. Sweet potatoes can benefit from a touch of saltiness to balance their natural sweetness.
- Layering: Instead of arranging the sweet potato slices in a single layer, you can layer them slightly on top of each other. This can create a more tender and caramelized texture.
- Parchment Paper: Consider lining your baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the sweet potato slices from sticking to the pan.
- Drizzle: If you’d like a more caramelized texture, drizzle a bit more melted butter and brown sugar over the sweet potato slices about 10 minutes before they’re done baking.
- Toppings: After baking, you can sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory twist, or a handful of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve with Dips: Baked sweet potato slices are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with yogurt-based dips, aioli, or even a simple sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a gourmet touch.
Temperature and Timing: Keep an eye on the sweet potato slices as they bake. Oven temperatures can vary, so adjust the cooking time accordingly. You’re looking for slices that are fork-tender and slightly caramelized around the edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of time it takes to cook a sweet potato depends on the thickness of the potato. For this recipe, it is ready to serve in just 30 minutes thanks to the thin slices. If cooking a whole sweet potato, you will want to cook for 45 minutes or until fork-tender.
Yes, making it an excellent recipe to create around the holidays. Unlike Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes will not turn brown if sliced and exposed to air. This recipe can be prepped a day in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake. We do recommend baking immediately before serving for the best quality dish.
Serve with any meat or vegetarian dinner entree, cool and toss on a lunch salad, chop and serve as breakfast potatoes or enjoy alone as an afternoon snack.
When on the search for sweet potatoes, look for ones that are firm without blemishes or wrinkled skin.
Absolutely. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy cooled or reheat in the microwave by heating in 15-second intervals until hot.
While we haven’t tried, you could easily swap the cinnamon and brown sugar for any spice combination for a savory twist. We would recommend picking any combination of garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, rosemary, or thyme.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
To store your baked sweet potato slices, ensure they are completely cooled before proceeding. Place any leftover slices in an airtight container, layering them with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking. Alternatively, you can wrap them in aluminum foil. Store the container or wrapped slices in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If you plan to keep them longer, consider freezing them in a single layer on a baking sheet until they’re firm, and then transferring them to a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bags. Frozen sweet potato slices can be stored for up to 2-3 months.
To reheat, simply bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F until heated through, or use a microwave for a quicker option. Remember that reheated slices might not be as crisp as when freshly baked, but they will still retain their delicious flavor.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Ask a helper to cut sweet potatoes thin with a chef’s knife or a mandolin. Always wear a cut glove on the hand holding the sweet potato to practice knife safety.
- To melt butter, place in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 15-second increments, stirring in between. You can also cover the top of the bowl with a piece of paper towel. This will help to keep the butter from popping all over the microwave and making a mess.
- Fork tender means you can easily insert a fork into the potato without resistance. If it is difficult, place the potatoes back into the oven to cook for an additional 10 minutes then try again.
Thanksgiving Recipes
With the holidays right around the corner, we just had to share all our favorite Thanksgiving dishes to serve with these baked sweet potato slices.
- Gluten Free Cheesy Potatoes
- Crockpot Green Bean Casserole (Fresh Green Beans)
- Gluten-Free Pecan Pie
- Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
- Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Gluten Free Cornbread Dressing
- Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Recipe
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Baked Sweet Potato Slices Recipe
Equipment
- mandolin or chefs knife and cutting board
- gallon sized ziplock bag
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray the baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the ingredients together. Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the ziplock bag. Add melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Seal and gently mix to coat all the sweet potato slices.2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⭐️ Arrange in the pan and bake. Arrange the sweet potato slices in the baking pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the slices are fork-tender.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
If you enjoyed these recipes make sure to leave a comment and a star rating below!
Then follow us on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe. We love seeing what you come up with!
Wayne says
Not sure I will make it again. For 2 large sweep potatoes the butter/cinnamon/brown sugar was not enough. 30 minutes turned into 50 minutes. I used a good size pan but still had some overlapping and they just took forever. Mine were nowhere near as crowded as in the pic used on here and I could not get the browning effect. These were basically thin slices of sweet potatoes with a slight taste of the extra ingredients if you really focused. I really wanted to like them enough to make them again but it is very unlikely.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Wayne, it’s a bummer the recipe didn’t work out well for you. For mine, I used a mandoline to get the slices really thin, I wonder if you sliced them without if that lead to the longer cook time? You could always double the butter/sugar mixture if you try again. I appreciate the feedback!
Sweet thang says
I actually par boiled the whole potato. I put it in the refrigerator until the next day. I sliced the potatoes and extended the recipe fir my potato sizes. I baked and all turned out nicely.
Denise Gill says
How long did you boil the sweet potatoes?
Jen says
I thought they turned out great! I cut them with a knife all about the same size. I doubled the recipe as well. I will make them again!
Cheryl says
Oh, my goodness! These sound so good! I’m visiting you from Linda’s link-up. Many blessings to you this autumn season! 🙂