Hi, I’m Hannah! Let’s be honest: Thanksgiving cooking can sometimes feel like a beautiful, chaotic marathon. While I love the big, impressive dishes, my real secret to a joyful, low-stress holiday is having a few simple, elegant recipes in my back pocket. These Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds are my number one. They require almost no active effort, free up precious oven time by cooking quickly, and look absolutely stunning on the table. It’s a ‘good habit’ recipe that proves you don’t need complicated steps to create something special, delicious, and deeply nourishing for the people you love.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Effortlessly Elegant: Sliced into rounds and roasted, the sweet potatoes look sophisticated and beautiful, making a big impact with very little work.
Simple & Easy: This is a true “slice, toss, and roast” recipe. It’s perfect for beginner cooks or for when you’re juggling multiple dishes.
Healthy & Nourishing: It highlights the natural sweetness of the potatoes and is packed with fiber and vitamins. It’s a Thanksgiving side you can feel great about.
Incredibly Versatile: You can serve them as a simple side, a base for appetizers, or even let them cool for salads.

Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbs and Feta (ingredients)

The Simple Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe relies on a few high-quality ingredients to make the sweet potatoes shine.

Sweet Potatoes: The star ingredient! Look for medium-sized sweet potatoes that are relatively uniform in width. This will help you get nice, even rounds. They are a fantastic source of Vitamin A and fiber.
Olive Oil: A good drizzle of olive oil helps the sweet potatoes caramelize and get those delicious crispy edges.
Dried Herbs: I love using a mix of dried rosemary and thyme. As they roast, they release their woodsy, holiday-perfect aroma into the entire kitchen.
Feta Cheese: The salty, briny pop of crumbled feta is the perfect contrast to the sweet, earthy potatoes.
Fresh Parsley: A sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end adds a touch of bright, fresh flavor and beautiful green color.
Salt & Black Pepper: The essential duo to enhance all the other flavors.

How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds (Step-by-Step)

This is one of the easiest recipes you’ll make all season! Here’s the simple process. The full, detailed recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Prep the Potatoes: Give your sweet potatoes a good scrub and slice them into uniform 1/4-inch thick rounds. This is the key to even cooking!
Season and Toss: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to make sure every single round is lightly coated.
Roast to Perfection: Arrange the seasoned rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Don’t let them overlap! Roast in a hot oven until they are tender and you see lovely golden-brown, caramelized spots on the edges.
Garnish and Serve: Transfer the hot rounds to a serving platter. While they’re still warm, sprinkle generously with the crumbled feta and fresh parsley. The heat from the potatoes will warm the feta just enough to make it slightly creamy. Serve immediately!

Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbs and Feta (processing)

Tips for Perfect Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds

The Habit of Even Slicing: This is the most important step. Try to keep your slices as close to 1/4-inch thick as possible. A mandoline can be helpful for this, but a sharp knife works just fine. This ensures they all cook at the same rate.
Give Them Space: Do not overcrowd the pan! If the rounds are overlapping, they will steam instead of roast, and you’ll miss out on those delicious crispy, caramelized edges. Use two sheet pans if you need to.
High Heat is Key: Roasting at a high temperature (425°F / 220°C) is crucial. It helps the exterior of the sweet potatoes brown quickly while the inside becomes perfectly tender and fluffy.
Flip for Extra Crispy Edges: For the best texture, take a moment to flip the rounds halfway through the cooking time. This ensures both sides get equally golden and delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, these Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds are perfect for making ahead. You can roast them completely, let them cool, and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on a sheet pan in the oven at 400°F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through before garnishing.
What other cheese can I use?
Goat cheese would be a fantastic alternative, offering a creamy tang. Grated Parmesan would also be delicious for a saltier, nuttier flavor.
Why aren’t my sweet potato rounds crispy?
This is usually caused by one of two things: the oven temperature was too low, or the pan was too crowded. Make sure your oven is fully preheated to a high heat and that the potato rounds have plenty of space.
Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
You can, but the method is different. Toss the potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. Then, toss the hot, roasted rounds with the fresh chopped herbs (like rosemary or thyme) at the end, along with the parsley. Dried herbs are best for roasting with the potatoes.

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Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbs & Feta Recipe

These Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with herbs and feta are the perfect healthy side dish for Thanksgiving or any weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings 6

Equipment

Large Baking Sheet
Large Mixing Bowl
Sharp Knife or Mandoline

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes about 3 medium, scrubbed clean
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Slice Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into uniform 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Season: In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato rounds, olive oil, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well until all the rounds are evenly coated.
Arrange and Roast: Spread the seasoned sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not let them overlap.
Bake: Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and beautifully caramelized at the edges.
Garnish and Serve: Immediately transfer the hot roasted rounds to a serving platter. Sprinkle generously with the crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm.