By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 9, 2020
If you are looking for a standout side dish for Thanksgiving, this maple roasted sweet potato casserole is a certified crowd pleaser! Easy to prep, it’s just the right amount of sweet and the walnuts add an amazing texture!
One of my favorite parts of planning Thanksgiving and the holidays is working out what side dishes to make and serve. I always have to have some form of sweet potato on the table, and this year, the comes in the form of these delicious roasted sweet potatoes.
Glazed with maple syrup, cooked with garlic and herbs and finished with earthy walnuts. I guarantee that everyone will be asking you for this recipe!
If you need more sweet potato recipe inspiration, be sure to check out my Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Candied Sweet Potatoes and have a browse through my 62+ EASY Thanksgiving Side Dishes !
Why you will love this roasted sweet potato side!
- Vegan: This recipe is a great choice if you are catering for vegetarians or vegans. It’s also gluten-free.
- Easy to prep: It takes no more than 10 minutes to make this dish before it goes into the oven to roast. It’s perfect if you are planning ob making several different dishes!
- Make ahead: You can easily do the prep work the day before making things a lot less stressful on the day.
How to make maple roasted sweet potatoes
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
- Peel and chop the onion and sweet potatoes.
- Toss them in oil, maple syrup and garlic and season.
- Bake on a sheet pan until soft and browned.
- Stir in the walnuts, cook for another few minutes and serve.
Can you make them ahead of time?
You can prep the whole dish the night before and keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
Once roasted, the potatoes are best served straight away, but if you do have leftovers they can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and reheated in the oven.
What do you serve them with?
This sweet potato side dish is perfect to serve as part of any holiday menu, serve them up with your other favorite sides along with turkey, pork, chicken or beef. Try them with:
- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe (Garlic Butter Turkey)
- Thanksgiving turkey!
- Stuffing Stuffed Pork Roast Recipe (Pork Roulade)
- Whole Roast Chicken with Herbs de Provence
- Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
- Best Prime Rib Roast Recipe (How to Cook Prime Rib Roast)
Do you have to boil sweet potatoes before roasting?
Because sweet potatoes are softer than regular potatoes when roasted, there is no need to par-boil them. Simply peel (although even this step is optional!) and dice them and they are ready to go in the oven.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Pecans can be substituted for the walnuts in this recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Potatoes can be reheated by placing them in a baking pan in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes. They will be a little softer than when they were originally cooked.
- Try to cut the potato cubes roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
- I prefer the texture of the sweet potatoes when they have been peeled, however, the skin is edible and you can leave it on if you wish.Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pieces of sweet potato.
- Check the doneness of the potatoes by testing them with a fork. They are done when they are tender.
- If you don’t have maple syrup, you can substitute it with honey.
More EasyVegetableSides
- Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- Confetti Corn Salad
- Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
- Brown Butter Glazed Carrots Recipe (Caramelized Carrots)
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- ▢ 1 medium yellow onion diced
- ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ ½ cup walnut pieces
- ▢ Fresh parsley for garnish chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the potato cubes and onion in a large bowl and stir them together.
- Add the oil, garlic and maple syrup. Toss the potatoes to coat.
- Season with the thyme, salt and pepper.
- Pour into the prepared pan spreading the potatoes out evenly.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add the walnuts. Stir gently.
- Return to the oven to bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley.
Becky’s Tips
- Pecans can be substituted for the walnuts in this recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Potatoes can be reheated by placing them in a baking pan in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes. They will be a little softer than when they were originally cooked.
- Try to cut the potato cubes roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
- I prefer the texture of the sweet potatoes when they have been peeled, however, the skin is edible and you can leave it on if you wish.Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pieces of sweet potato.
- Check the doneness of the potatoes by testing them with a fork. They are done when they are tender.
- If you don’t have maple syrup, you can substitute it with honey.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup walnut pieces
- Fresh parsley for garnish chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the potato cubes and onion in a large bowl and stir them together.
- Add the oil, garlic and maple syrup. Toss the potatoes to coat.
- Season with the thyme, salt and pepper.
- Pour into the prepared pan spreading the potatoes out evenly.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add the walnuts. Stir gently.
- Return to the oven to bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Pecans can be substituted for the walnuts in this recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Potatoes can be reheated by placing them in a baking pan in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes. They will be a little softer than when they were originally cooked.
- Try to cut the potato cubes roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
- I prefer the texture of the sweet potatoes when they have been peeled, however, the skin is edible and you can leave it on if you wish.Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pieces of sweet potato.
- Check the doneness of the potatoes by testing them with a fork. They are done when they are tender.
- If you don’t have maple syrup, you can substitute it with honey.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
