If you’re like me, sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving have never been the star of the show. I’ve just never been a fan of the classic marshmallow-covered casserole. It’s a little too sweet and not really my thing. So this year, I decided to switch it up with something a bit more elevated (but still super easy) and a lot more flavorful. These Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are caramelized, cozy, and perfectly balanced with fresh thyme, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese (my favorite fall toppings if you haven’t noticed already). This dish is simple and also stunning – the kind of side dish that actually earns a spot on the holiday table. Let’s get into the recipe…

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Serves: about 8

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey (I used Lineage Raw Honey)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 box of fresh thyme
• Optional: Hot Honey for drizzling (I used Mike’s)
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces and add them to a large bowl with the olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss well, then spread evenly on a baking sheet.
3. Add a few sprigs of thyme to the baking sheet and roast for 25–35 minutes, until tender and golden on the edges.
4. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Strip the thyme leaves from the sprigs and sprinkle them over top for extra flavor, discarding the woody stems.
5. Finish with a drizzle of hot honey (if desired), a handful of walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese. Add a little more fresh thyme for garnish if you like.
6. Serve and enjoy!

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Looking for more deliciously easy holiday recipes?! Check out some of my favorites…

• Apple, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad
• Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
• Stuffed Butternut Squash