Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Name: Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for baking sheet; 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), halved lengthwise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Comforting and easy to make, this sweet potato dish is sure to earn a spot in your dinner recipe rotation.

By Kate Merker and Taylor MurrayPublished: Sep 6, 2019

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Brian Woodcock

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

The maple syrup and thyme in this sweet-but-savory dish add rich fall flavors to any family dinner.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
2 Tbsp.
pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp.
fresh thyme leaves
4
small sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F with an oven rack in the top third. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Combine oil, maple syrup, and thyme in a bowl.
2. Step 2Working with one potato half at a time, place a wooden spoon or chopstick on each side of potato, and cut slits 1/4 to 1/8 inch apart crosswise down rounded side of potato, using wood sticks as a guide to avoid cutting all the way through. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
3. Step 3Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush potatoes with maple mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.