Best 7 Lemon Pepper Baked Sweet Potato Recipes

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Welcome to the flavorful world of lemon pepper baked sweet potatoes! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your love for sweet potatoes to new heights. This article is your ultimate guide to creating a dish that combines the zesty tang of lemon and the aromatic warmth of pepper, all while highlighting the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Be it a cozy dinner at home or an impressive side dish for special occasions, let us help you discover the perfect recipe for lemon pepper baked sweet potatoes.

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LEMON PEPPER BAKED SWEET POTATO



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I prefer a baked sweet potato over an Idaho but I don't like them dolloped with extra sweetness like other recipes using brown sugar and cinnamon or honey. The contrast of the sweet potato with the lemon pepper seasoning gives it a balance that works for me so maybe you'll like it too!

Provided by carmenskitchen

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet potato
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 pat butter
1 dollop sour cream
1 tablespoon of shredded cheese
1 tablespoon of chopped chives

Steps:

  • Do not puncture potato since sweet potatoes will drip juices while baking. Wrap in foil and bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes depending on size.
  • Slice open and top with butter, cheese and lemon pepper seasoning in that order so cheese has an opportunity to melt. Dress with sour cream and chives. Sprinkle with additional lemon pepper.

LEMON-PEPPER SWEET POTATO CRISP



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This is my new favorite sweet potato side dish. It's got incredible texture and amazing flavor with an irresistible bread crumb topping. You can serve it hot, but I think it might be better warm or at room temperature, which makes it a nice choice for Thanksgiving when it's hard to have everything ready at the same time. Great for a special holiday dinner or a random weeknight supper.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Sweet Potato Casserole

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups fresh bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 ¼ cups grated sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste
2 ¾ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
  • Place bread crumbs in a mixing bowl and pour melted butter over top. Add salt, cayenne, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and mix until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Leave the oven on.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, cayenne, and melted butter; toss until evenly coated. Immediately transfer sweet potatoes into a buttered baking dish.
  • Bake in the center of the oven until potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour.
  • Break up the crispy, cheesy bread crumbs into very small pieces and scatter evenly over the potatoes. Gently press them into the potatoes and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup Cheddar over top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until browned, 15 to 20 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 637.7 mg

LEMONY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results in a nice glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the butter, lemon juice and salt; drizzle over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and lemon zest., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET POTATOES BAKED WITH LEMON



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This recipe first appeared in The Times in 1992, with an article by Molly O'Neill, when Edna Lewis, many years after writing her seminal cookbook "The Taste of Country Cooking," was the chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner. The addition of lemon zest and juice make this brighter and less sweet than typical sweet potato dishes.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups light brown sugar (or a mixture of light and dark)
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A (6-inch) strip of lemon zest (yellow part only)
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the potatoes under warm water. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir well. When the butter has melted, remove from the heat and beat in the lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to grease a shallow baking dish. Lay the sweet potatoes in the dish in a single layer and pour the lemon syrup on top. Bake until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 201 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED LEMON PEPPER POTATOES



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If you've made and loved our Greek Lemon Chicken and Fondant Potatoes, then you will absolutely adore these lemon pepper potatoes, since it's basically the best of those two recipes put together, minus the chicken. Tender on the inside and crusty on the outside, these potatoes make for an impressive side dish. The only problem is whatever main course you pair it with is in serious danger of being upstaged.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large russet potatoes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
kosher salt to taste
¼ cup olive oil, or more to taste
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 sprigs fresh oregano leaves, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
  • Trim off long edges of the russet potatoes so that they can lay flat. Cut in half lengthwise and rinse in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch. Pat dry on paper towels. Season generously with black pepper, cayenne, and salt.
  • Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with olive oil. Lay potatoes seasoned-sides down in the dish. Brush tops with more olive oil; season with pepper, cayenne, and salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and carefully flip potatoes over. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine broth with lemon zest and juice. Pour mixture over the potatoes. Scrape zest off the tops of the potatoes and back into the broth. Stick oregano sprigs between the potatoes. Season with pepper. Shake the dish lightly to slosh the sauce back and forth.
  • Return potatoes to the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Flip again; continue roasting until very soft and creamy on the inside and crusty on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes more. Flip over once more to serve. Drizzle more olive oil on top; sprinkle with pepper and more oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GARLIC-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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This unexpected combination is so tasty. It makes a wonderful fall or winter side dish with any meat. Double or triple the recipe to feed a bigger group.-Carol Ferranti, Esmond, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a small baking dish, combine the sweet potatoes and garlic. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED HONEY-LEMON SWEET POTATOES



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Simple dish to make -- sweet but not too sweet. A lighter version using olive oil instead of butter. For holidays or any time. Because they are par-boiled or pre-steamed, they are easy to finish off in the broiler of your oven just before you sit down to dinner. No waiting, turning, or testing, just watch til the edges brown, and they're ready.

Provided by N-JO1956

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch irregular chunks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1 1/2-inch irregular chunks. The more edges they have, the better they will taste because each edge will become crispy from broiler.
  • Parboil potato chunks in a large saucepan until they are softened, but not mushy. Sometimes I prefer to steam them quickly instead, it's your choice. The potatoes need to be almost totally cooked, because they will only be crisped in your oven broiler.
  • While sweet potatoes are boiling or steaming, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, and honey in a large bowl.
  • Set oven on LOW broil or set top broiler element to 450 degrees as soon as potatoes are added to mixture.
  • Drain potatoes and toss with lemon/oil/honey mixture until totally coated. Pour into a 9 by 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with the sea salt, and roast under your oven's broiler setting on second-to-top rack of oven (not too close! Use the rack about 3 inches down from broiler. Broil until edges begin to brown.
  • You'll have to stand and keep an eye on them, this only takes a few minutes with a broiler. Sometimes I rake them over once with a long handled spatula or turn them with silicone tongs.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately. Warn everyone it's a HOT plate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 18.1, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for medium-sized sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Scrub the potatoes thoroughly: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Prick the potatoes with a fork: This will help the potatoes cook evenly.
  • Toss the potatoes with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and garlic powder: Be sure to coat the potatoes evenly.
  • Bake the potatoes at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the outside of the potatoes and create a crispy texture.
  • Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking: This will ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.
  • Serve the potatoes hot with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These lemon pepper baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give these lemon pepper baked sweet potatoes a try!

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