Description
Sweet Potato Crunch is a deliciously satisfying dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a crunchy topping and warm spices. This crowd-pleaser is as visually appealing as it is flavorful, making it an ideal centerpiece for any meal or gathering. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, Sweet Potato Crunch is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with brown sugar and nuts (if using).
- Spread sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Top with the panko mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg