Photos and recipe: Dave Sands
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled, if desired, and cut into ¼-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or dried, if preferred)
- Firecracker Farm Hot Pepper Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized wedges or slices for uniform cooking. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato pieces with olive oil, garlic, paprika, Firecracker Farm Hot Pepper Salt, and black pepper until well coated.
Layer the Parmesan Base:
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the parchment-lined baking sheet to create a single layer. Place the sweet potato slices or wedges flat side down on top of the cheese. Ensure the pieces don’t overlap to maximize crispiness.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet 180 degrees halfway through for even cooking. The sweet potatoes should be golden brown with crispy edges. Carefully pull the sweet potatoes off the parchment to preserve the delicious parmesan crust.
Optional Garnish:
Sprinkle the finished sweet potatoes with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and a pop of color.
Serve:
Enjoy immediately as a flavorful side dish or a satisfying snack!
About the Author Dave Sands
Dave brings his passion for food and culinary experience as host of The Food Origins Podcast (Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast - Also on 17 other listening platforms including Google, Stitcher and many others.)
Dave was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Growing up Japanese and Caucasian , Dave was exposed to many cultures and cuisines immediately. Watching and learning from his late Mother set the seeds of his pure joy of cooking. As a graduate of the City College of San Francisco’s Hotel & Restaurant program, Dave cooked professionally all over the San Francisco Bay Area for five years working in numerous restaurants, catering and corporate food services. With some unfortunate burn out, Dave went on work as a service advisor for a high end car dealer. While working there, he transitioned to one of his dream jobs as a San Francisco Police Officer. After 15 years in Law Enforcement, injuries caused Dave to retire. Cooking became my therapy after my Mother passed away. Dave always cooked throughout his careers, sharing many dishes to family , friends and coworkers. Dave has been fortunate to have met a wide range of people from many aspects of life and can’t wait share their food origin stories!
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