This crispy sweet potato bake delivers the best of both worlds: tender, creamy layers inside with ultra-crispy golden edges on top. Perfect as a show-stopping side dish or hearty vegetarian main.
⭐ Why This Recipe Stands Out
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Extra-crispy top and edges
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Soft, flavorful center
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Simple ingredients, big flavor
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Great for holidays, potlucks, or meal prep
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Customizable: cheesy, herby, or spicy
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
Sweet Potato Base
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4 large sweet potatoes, peeled
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3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Flavor Boost
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
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½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Crispy Topping
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¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the Oven
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Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F
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Grease a shallow baking dish or cast-iron skillet
2. Slice & Season
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Slice sweet potatoes into ⅛–¼-inch rounds (thin = crispier)
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Toss slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika & herbs
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Arrange upright or layered tightly in the dish
3. Bake
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Cover loosely with foil
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Bake for 35 minutes until just tender
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Remove foil
4. Add Crispy Topping
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Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan & melted butter
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Sprinkle evenly over the top
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Return to oven uncovered
5. Crisp to Perfection
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Bake 20–25 minutes until deeply golden and crunchy
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Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp (watch closely)
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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With roast chicken, turkey, pork, or steak
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As a vegetarian main with a fresh salad
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Brunch side with eggs or smoked salmon
🌱 Delicious Variations
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Cheesy Deluxe: Add mozzarella or Gruyère between layers
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Vegan: Use olive oil + nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne
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Herb Lover’s: Fresh thyme, rosemary & parsley
💡 Pro Tips for Maximum Crisp
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Use a shallow dish so moisture escapes
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Don’t overcrowd—airflow = crunch
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Thin, even slices cook and crisp best
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
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Rich in vitamin A & fiber
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Balanced carbs for energy
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Naturally gluten-free if breadcrumbs are swapped
- 3 c. mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
- 1/2 c. milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. all purpose flour
- 1/3 c. butter
- 1 c. chopped pecans

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