Sweet and Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By chefjaci

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• Pinch cayenne
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 4 pound(s) small sweet potatoes (about 10), cut into 3/4-in.-thick wedges
• 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan (2 oz)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

•Heat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, cinnamon, cayenne, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
•Add the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan and toss to coat. Divide the potatoes between 2 large rimmed baking sheets and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and roast, rotating the pans halfway through cooking until deep golden brown and tender, 50 to 60 minutes.