Roasted sweet potato cubes combine butter, honey, salt, and pepper for a sweet and savory flavor that’s sure to impress. Perfectly roasted in just 35 minutes!
With roasted sweet potato cubes, the everyday is elevated. These little bites of joy bring a symphony of flavors right to your plate. The dance of sweetness and savory richness, punctuated by a hint of salt and pepper, creates an irresistible allure. They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, glistening with a light glaze that promises to delight. Baking these vibrant cubes transforms them into a beautiful medley of tastes and textures, perfect for any meal.
Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams
Despite common usage in the United States, the terms “Sweet Potato” and “Yam” don’t refer to the same vegetable. Both types of produce you usually see in American grocery stores, whether they have red skin and orange flesh, or light yellow skin, are actually both varieties of sweet potatoes. The sweet potato variety with the red skin and orange flesh is often mistakenly labeled as “yams” in grocery stores. This specific variety is characterized by its softer texture when cooked, and it’s this type that people often think of as yams in the United States.
True yams are a completely different species of tuber that is not commonly found in conventional American grocery stores. Native to Africa and Asia, true yams have brown or black skin and their flesh can range in color from red to purple or off-white. They are typically larger and more starchy than sweet potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! While this recipe calls for sweet potatoes, feel free to experiment with other varieties. The flavor and texture may change slightly, but it will still be delicious.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly alternative.
If you’re new to the kitchen, fret not! Roasting vegetables is a simple, practically fail-safe cooking method. All you need to ensure is that the sweet potatoes are cut into even sizes for uniform cooking, and that you keep an eye on the oven.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
If you find yourself with leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. To reheat, simply spread them out on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
I used pure maple syrup rather than honey and added a dash of cinnamon to the melted butter mix before roasting. I purchased 2 (2-lb.) containers of pre-cut sweet potatoes at Trader Joe’s so I wouldn’t need to peel and chop them. In the casserole dish I topped them with chopped toasted pecans and a few dots of butter. My whole family loved this, even Hubby who doesn’t like sweet potatoes because they had just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. This is a keeper recipe. Thank you!
I realize I modified the recipe by using maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon, but I still give 5 stars to this original recipe.
I should also add that after transferring the roasted sweet potatoes to the casserole dish, I covered it with foil and put it in the fridge overnight. The next day, let come to room temp then reheated uncovered at 350F for 30 – 45 min. Looking forward to trying other recipes on this site!
Do you peel the potatoes?
Yes, you’ll definitely want to peel the sweet potatoes.
The title says sweet potatoes but it’s red potatoes?
These are indeed sweet potatoes! Red potatoes have an red exterior and a white interior.
I didn’t know that! Thank you!