Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions

I made this without the almonds. I wasn't sure how well sweet potatoes and onions would work together, but to my surprise, they were delicious! I made this dish for my husband's birthday dinner, and they were a hit with everyone, including the inlaws and the kids. I would suggest lightly spraying the cookie sheet/baking dish, in addition to the oil used in the recipe, as the outermost edges of the potatoes and onions seemed to burn and stick to the cookie sheet.

Out of this world!! The sweet potatoes and onions were carmelized and delicious and the almonds were a surprising crunch -- great combination! The sweetness of the amaretto was just right. I did cheat a little -- rather than toast the almonds I just added them to the last 20 minutes of baking. They were perfectly toasted without the extra step. Great recipe!!

My family loved it, I didn't have any amaretto, so, I used a little frozen O.J. I am not a big fan of thyme and I did find that it overpowered the recipe slightly. Next time I will cut the thyme back by a third and I think the O.J. was a nice touch. Definitely a keeper.

Delicious! I made it without the amaretto, and can't imagine how it could have been better! I left it uncovered to cook for almost one hour, which made the potatoes nice and crisp.

I made this recipe in bulk for Thanksgiving dinner for 20. For anyone who doesn't really like the sickly-sweet candied yams normally served on holidays, THIS IS THE BEST!! I am going to make it a regular part of my "normal" dinners, too. It is easy, and very very tasty!! Thanks for the great recipe!

These were good, but I will uncover them sooner than after 30 minutes because I want everything to crisp up. The leftovers mixed with broth and pureed made AMAZING soup.

This is now one of my favorite side dishes an a refreshing alternative way to make sweet potatoes. I tried this the first time using a few tablespoons of orange juice and a little brown sugar as I didn't have Amaretto on hand. I used Amaretto the 2nd time, it's good either way but I preferred the O.J./brown sugar way best.

I didn't have amaretto, so I used 3 tbsp (or so) of brown sugar and tossed with onion and sweet potatoes in large bowl. Next time I will use less onion. But overall my family loved it!

This was just awesome. I was a little skeptical about the combination of amaretto with the thyme and almonds, but it was so good. I followed the recipe exactly, only I did let it cook a little longer without the cover for a little more roasted flavor. Even my 11 year old ate the onions! Will definitely make again, and would be great for holiday meals.

This was wonderful. I was looking for an alternative to the too-sweet sweet potatoes, and this did the job beautifully. I didn't care for the amaretto, so I omitted it and the thyme and substituted balsamic vinegar. It was "to die for". With eight people to dinner, there wasn't a single bite of this left to put away with the leftovers. To coat evenly, put everything in a large ziploc bag and shake.

delicious! i make variations of this all of the time. easy way to get a great side dish. you just have to make sure you coat the potatoes well with the olive oil and use a good (glass) baking dish to avoid burning.

I love sweet potatoes no matter how they are prepared. For this recipe I skipped the amaretto liqour since I did not have any on hand. I prepared the rest as instructed using one large sweet potato yam. I baked these at 350 degrees for the first 20 minutes covered then removed the foil and baked for another 30 minutes. This made for crispier sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes and onions were carmelized and sweet while the almonds added a nice crunch-a good combination of flavors. The almond flavor comes through very well from just the toasted sliced almonds and adds texture to the sweet potatoes. The amount was enough for the two of us tonight plus leftovers for his lunch tomorrow. This is healthy, tasty, and full of nutrients. I served this with, “Caramel Apple Pork Chops,” and “Green Beans with Walnuts,” also from this site.

Delicious! I left the potatoes unpeeled, and had to skip the amaretto. (I didn’t have any and this was a last minute recipe!) I loved the flavor of the roasted onions and thyme… and almonds. I can’t wait to try it again now that I have amaretto! Thanks, Jean, for the great recipe!

I changed a few things to make this a 5-star. First, I cooked the potatoes UNCOVERED. I also ended up cooking them a lot longer than suggested (b/c my other stuff wasn't ready)....it was fine b/c it allowed more time for the potatoes to brown. I cooked them on a large (9X11) stone baking dish....so everything was like in a single layer. Be generous with the salt and pepper. And lastly, I think my pieces of sweet potato and onion were smaller than 1 inch....I'd say more like 1/2 inch cubes.

What a fantastic recipe!! My family went crazy over these! I will make over and over and over again! The only thing I would change was the amount of thyme used...it was overpowering. I used Nature's Seasoning instead and it was MUCH better!!!

Ok, this is the absolute best way to have sweet potatoes. I made a pretty big batch. It filled up two cookie sheets. I didn't have the amaretto so I added a 4 Tbls. of orange juice. I also added about 3 Tbls. of brown sugar. I didn't have any thyme so I used 3-4 tsps. of a no salt seasoning that has thyme in it (along with a whole bunch of other seasonings and black pepper.) I sprayed the pans and then sprayed the top of the sweet potatoes after I put them down. It was SO YUMMY! My husband and I loved it! My dad loved it too and he didn't think he would. He doesn't like really sweet sweet potato dishes. I've already bought more sweet potatoes so I can make it again. I'm definitely going to make it for thanksgiving. Next time I'll cut the potatoes a bit bigger so they can roast for longer.

Oh my, I'm in awe of how good this was. 5 stars+++! I used the suggestion of substituting brown sugar for the amaretto and it was perfect.

I increased the recipe to feed 9 & because of reviews saying it was sweet, decreased the amaretto some. Next time I will use the full amount. I subbed savory for the thyme & will again. FYI This needs a good sprinkle of salt to really bring out the flavor. Loved it...thanks!

The onions were quite tasty and it's a good dish if you like sweet potatoes not-so-sweet. I'm probably going to make this again with sweet onions only.

This was an awesome recipe! I loved the flavor created by cooking the onions with sweet potatoes in Amaretto. I pretty much stuck to the recipe with the one exception of tossing the slivered almonds into the dish twenty minutes before it was done cooking. The flavors in this dish are awesome! I am definitely making it again. Sooo goood...

YUM! I roast sweet potatoes and onions a lot but I have never added amaretto to any of my roasted vegetables. To my surprise, it was delicious. I put all the ingredients in a Ziplock bag and let them marinade for a few hours and then baked them on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil sprayed with Pam. Everything turned out great and the clean up was a breeze. I also topped it with fresh rosemary but I forgot the almonds which I love so I will do this again with the almonds as they are so good for you also. You cannot taste the amaretto but it just sweetens the vegetables and caramalizes them. I served this with a nice sirloin steak and it was a great meal. I can't wait to get some more sweet potatoes to make this again.

Easy and very good. I did not peal the potatoes. I used Enova oil instead of olive oil. Next time I will use chicken broth instead of the Amaretta--it made it a little to sweet for my taste. The toasted almonds really made this special. I can not wait to eat the left overs tonight!

Excellent. Made for Thanksgiving because I wanted a healthier option to the marshmellowy sweet potatoes. I was short on time since the turkey tied up the oven & I didn't want it sitting out for an hour while I waited for the potatoes, so I tried a couple of short cuts. I peeled and cut the potatoes, coated with oil, seasoned with salt/pepper and Italian seasoning, then covered in seran wrap and microwaved about 10 minutes til they were getting soft. While I did this, I sauteed the onions. Once I took the potatoes out of the microwave, I added the onions and put uncovered in the oven for about 20-25 minutes and they were great. (I left out the amaretto cuz I couldn't find any at the store).

Great, simple recipe. The flavors of the potatoes and onion really shine through without the layer of syrupy candy found in most baked sweet potato recipes.

Brought these for Thanksgiving Dinner at my sister's house, and everyone in our family, even the ones who don't like sweet potatoes, loved 'em!

This is a good combo! I forgot to cover it, and it was still fine. The onions get nice and caramelized and the amaretto has a nice sweet flavor that compliments the sweet potatoes.

I served this dish with marinated grilled lamb chops and caesar salad for our Valentine's Day dinner. We loved it, even though I had no Amaretto and substituted Cointreau for it. What a wonderful new way to prepare sweet potatoes!

Very nice flavor, you need to coat the al foil tho with some spray b/c the onions and potatoes stick when completed cooking. I would also add a little more amaretto

Made this tonight for the first time but DEFINITELY not the last! Was very good, even though we forgot to add the sliced almonds at the end. Very sweet taste. I think the sliced almonds would bring out the amaretto even more. All around great way to prepare sweet potatoes!

Made this for four generations of family last night and everyone from the six year old to the eighty year old loved these potatoes. I didn't have amaretto and used orange juice (suggested by another reviewer) instead but otherwise made the recipe as written. Wonderful!!!!

I love this savory recipe! I followed all instructions ingredients-wise (including the amaretto, but I did cut back on the thyme a bit after reading other reviews). Cooking-wise, I made some minor adjustments. I left the skin on the sweet potatoes, and I roasted them uncovered for the entire time, about 30-40 minutes. The key to getting them crispy and brown is to make sure they don't touch. I used two cookie sheets for this amount. DELISH!

I used fresh thyme and some sea salt. perfect

Excellent recipe. Cut the thyme back by about 10 percent. We made this twice, once with about 14 sweet potatoes and once with half of that. I like to mix the thyme and pepper with the olive oil before hand and let it sit. I also substituted orange juice but will try amaretto next time to see if it carmelizes better, or at least freshly squeezed orange juice. Orange juice from a carton tends to be so watery, esp. compared to the liqueur called for in the recipe. In large batches, it is hard to get it to carmelize because the potatoes are bunched up a bit, but they still turn out flavorful and soft. I also omitted the almonds.

Didn't have amaretto or almonds, and I sprinkled some garlic powder over top. They turned out awesome.

Really nice subtle slight sweet flavor. More sophisticated than typical recipes. This is one I will make again and again.

This has become my favorite sweet potoato dish. it isn't too sweet. the ameretto, onion, almonds, and thyme go well together. this will be a thanksgiving staple.

Delicious - I didn't toast the almonds - I just threw them on after potatoes were uncovered.

I thought these sweet potatoes were delicious. I had so much going on with the dinner I was making that I forgot to add the almonds. I'm sure they would have added a nice crunch, but they weren't missed in making this dish taste very good. Instead of dried thyme, I used fresh and also added some fresh rosemary. I loved the carmelized onions and baked them on a cookie sheet uncovered so the sweet potatoes & onions could carmelize.

Delicious! Even picky teens ate it, roasted in an iron skillet, didn't have liqueur so subbed orange juice, used half the onion amount because that's what I had

This is an excellent recipe! I made it as written, except I only used one onion, and I skipped the amaretto liqueur. I felt that it was unnecessary, because the almond flavor comes through very well from just the sliced almonds themselves. I was very impressed with the flavor...the sweet potato lovers in my family loved this! It is extremely healthy, tasty, and easy to make...so I'll be making it again! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!

What a great recipe! I was looking for something nutritious with an autumn flavor, and this was just the ticket. A few changes I made: Like other reviewers suggested, I decreased the amount of dried thyme. I just used what was left in the shaker, probably 1/2-3/4 tsp, and it was plenty. The subtle flavor was wonderful. Also, I subbed orange juice for amaretto, because I'm on a bit of a tight budget and OJ is a more practical choice for my household. Last, I threw in some prunes (sliced in half) because I love them. They're full of iron, they add color contrast to the dish, and they're delicious!

This is fantastic. I made this for the first time last year and have made it about a dozen times since then.

This was good. I used 2 potatoes and 1 medium onion. I reduced the thyme to 1/4 tsp and baked it uncovered for 1 hour. Next time, I'll probably reduce the amount of amaretto; it was slightly over-sweet.

This was delicious! Didn't change a thing. Recipe is perfect as is. Got rave reviews. Was gone in one night!

These were delicious and SO easy! I didn't use the Amaretto, but used a splash of orange juice, like another reviewer suggested. My husband loved them. I will definitely make these again and again.

could not see where the Amaretto made much of a difference. didn't change anything in recipe. except for a different twist on the traditional sweets, which I am always looking for, I didn't think these were that special. I used a white onion(mild) and it seemed to overpower the sweet potato. would like to try w/o the onion and use triple sec or grand marnier.

I wasn't sure I would enjoy this, but had a sweet potato and carrots, so I used this recipe (but added carrots to the onions and sweet potatoes). I did not have the amaretto, so used a bit more olive oil and added some garlic powder. It was incredible, the almonds really made it shine. Can't wait to serve it to guests! Very easy, very yummy.

Great recipe. I didn’t have any Amaretto the first time, so I used hazelnut liquor and it was OK, but not spectacular. I think the hazelnut is just a lighter taste, and was overshadowed by the sweet potatoes. For thanksgiving I bought the Amaretto, and it was fantastic. A nice change from just roasted yams with out adding all the sugar. I baked it the first half the day before, then put it in uncovered when the turkey came out. Perfect timing.

really liked this, I wish I had the amaretto and almonds would have been perfect. I substituted with orange liquor it was very good. Will make this one again

While it was nice to have sweet potatoes without all the sugar. We did not find this exciting.

very good!! made half recipe for two people. used 2 tbsp brown sugar because i didn't have the amaretto. would like to experiment by adding a couple red potatoes, asparagus, or parsnips

I made this recipe last night and everybody loved it. My company took a copy of the recipe home with them.

This is a great recipe as is but I added a couple items and it is wonderful. I lined a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, pour everything in the pan, top with filets of fish. (I like walleye) Season with salt and pepper and top with fresh thyme. Cover with another piece of parchment paper and tuck under bottom piece. The parchment paper steams the contents inside. Cooking time approx. 15 min at 425 and 15 at 400. Depends on the thickness of your filets. Enjoy!

Easy with great flavor. I added a splash of orange juice.

This is outstanding! Made the recipe exactly as written, and was a little hesitant, as I've only had the traditional candied type sweet potatoes--never tried a savory version. OMG. Very very good. Thank you for a great recipe.

Great savory recipe for sweet potatoes! I could easily eat every sweet potato with brown sugar and butter, but my husband likes them more savory. I did this recipe in the crock pot -- just threw everything in and cooked on low for 4 hours. I used Franjelico (hazelnut liquor) since I didn't have amaretto. It was great, and I could even take the big chunks of potato out to mash with butter for my onion-hating 2- and 4-year olds!

Made this tonight and it was superb. My boyfriend had yams before and wasn't too fond of them but he really enjoyed this recipe. I was worried the amaretto would become overpowering but it was nice and subtle. The almonds just finish the recipe off. Yum!

Very tasty! I like sweet potatoes that aren't loaded with sugar and extra sweetness. These were really good!! Will definitely make them again!

I never would have thought of this combination on my own. It's to die for!

This is fantastic! I coarsely chopped my almonds (in blender) and added more than 1/4 cup. They coated the potatoes and you got some of the nutty taste in every bite. I also omitted the liqueur. I prefer the healthier option and the natural flavors. Additionally, I didn't have thyme so I used rosemary instead. I will definitely make this again.

I didn't have the almonds, but this was very good! I'll do it again on the grill in foil packets.

Fantastic! I made a 'mistake' and put the almonds in as it was making, but instead of burning they turned out just fine. I probably put a lot more olive oil in than was called for which might have helped. I did not have the liqueur, so I went with the orange juice suggested by another reviewer. Excellent recipe and is now on the favorites list in my house!

These were pretty good...I did not have amaretto, which I bet would have made a yummy difference. I'm a big fan of the Roasted Beets 'n Sweets recipe on this site, and I've yet to find anything to beat that.

I really loved this dish as did my family! I replaced the amaretto liqueur with 3 healthy tablespoons of orange juice concentrate and omitted the almonds.

Have to start off by saying I didn't have all of the ingredients for this dish - no amaretto or almonds. I don't usually like to review if I didn't make the recipe exactly, but just in case anyone is in the same boat- it was still a delicious dish. I'd probably use a little less thyme bc that was overpowering, but perhaps with all the ingredients it wouldn't have been. Would try again with everything.

My husband saw this recipe in USA Weekend, and he made it exactly as printed. It was wonderful--the Amaretto gave it a mildly-sweet flavor. We served it with microwaved fish & a salad for a great, light meal.

Even considered "good" by non sweet potato fans. Easy and excellent.

I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! It has turned into my absolute favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes. I served this for Christmas and it was gone in the blink of an eye! Thanks so much for posting this recipe.

Wonderful! It was better than I thought. My husband loved it too. I did use a little frozen OJ instead of the ammerato and it turned out great.

This is not like your usual candied sweet potatoes. The amaretto does help to make the potatoes sweeter, but it does not get overly sweet, as most candied sweet potatoe recipes do. Very different and easy. This one is a winner.

This is really good! I always forget to add the Almonds, but it never matters. Great when you don't want to do brown sugar sweet potatoes.

Didn't work for us. The potatoes and onions never caramelized even though we baked them 45 min longer and finished them under the broiler. Maybe because we used a glass dish? We weren't able to taste the amaretto liqueur at all, so what was the point?

Loved this! Wanted a more savory Sweet Potato recipe instead of the usual marshmallow stuff and this fit the bill perfectly. The only thing I didn't add was the sliced almonds, simply because I had none on hand - next time I'll add them and I'm sure it will only improve the dish. My kids had seconds and there wasn't a morsel left in the dish. Thanks for a great recipe!

This was awesome, a different twist to the average brown sugar/butter style. Just a little bit sweet, great flavor.

I have made this recipe twice. I am normally a fair to poor cook so I was ecstatic when it was a hit with my husband, who is an excellent cook. I did increase the liquids because I am cooking at a high altitude.

Not a fan of sweet potatoes but my wife is so I try to incorporate them into our diet. This is my favorite way to prepare them I have found. Healthy and good taste.

This was excellent. I thought it would be drier like other roasted potatoes, but in fact it was moist. But it was excellent. I substituted slivered almonds because I had them, but I think sliced would have been a little better. And remember to put them on just before serving or they would have been soft.

Fantastic, the rave at Christmas dinner! Wow!

Really yummy, but I thought the thyme was a little strong. I was trying to make it as kid friendly as possible so I added a little brown sugar after it was done baking too.

Great! I am not a sweet potato fan and I loved this. I did not have amaretto so I just sprinkled with some nutmeg.

Very tasty!! I substituted the amaretto with orange juice and didn't put almonds in (because I had none). I baked it uncovered for 50 min. It still came out soft... I was hoping it to be crispy. But anywho, this is really really good. I will make it again and again. Will try different baking time to see the best results. Thanks for the recipe!

Needed a lst minute dishs to bring to a friends dinner party, chose this and it was a tremendous hit. I left out the amaretto (will try next time) and used orange zest and juice. It was wonderful - thanks Jean for sharing.

I would add a little less thyme

amazing! i made this as a side dish to a pork roast i made for dinner tonight and everyone loved it! i added about 2 tbsp of brown sugar when i tossed it just because i do like them sweeter. i also served them with a dip made of 5 tbsp sour cream and 1/4 tsp of chipotle powder which was a delicious combo but they were definitely amazing without it. mmmmmm!

I've roasted sweet potatoes with onions for years but never thought about adding in a bit of amaretto - it's genius! The only change I made to the recipe was to quarter the onions, and to roast uncovered for a longer time (about an hour and 20 minutes).

I wasn't too impressed by this, I was expecting a more savory roasted sweet potato salad of sorts and all of the amaretto still made it very sweet. Not remarkable for me.

This is good with an intriguing flavor. My husband loved it - my kids were divided on their approval. I used one onion, more would have been overpowering. Next time I'd cut the oil a bit, they came out greasy.

If you like candied yams, you'll love this. The amaretto and almonds create a more sophisticated candied flavor than the tranditional candied yams.

We didn't have amaretto or almonds on hand, but this recipe still tasted terrific. It can easily cook 15-20 minutes longer than recommended. It went particularly well with our grilled flank steak. Mmmmmmm!

Great new way to cook sweet potatoes, the Amaretto and the toasted almonds make this great!

I had sweet potatoes lying around and needed inspiration. Man, this was great! I had a couple forkfuls to taste it and I'm not even kidding, I ended up eating nearly half of it! So good! I did modify per other users, I didn't have amaretto (sad, I know!) so I subbed 3 tbs. orange juice and a sprinkle of brown sugar. I loaded it with black pepper and cut it down to one onion. Excellent, excellent! I will make again and again and again and will now have an excuse to buy amaretto!

This was pretty good. I did not use almonds nor the amaretto and it turned out perfect. I did use additional extra virgin olive oil on the potatoes and the onions to prevent burning the edges.

This was very good. I did have to use a red onion, but it still had great flavor, not to sweet, & the potatoes had a nice texture. I'll make this one again.

a new favorite! we love sweet potatoes and this recipe is very easy. didnt have amaretto-used a splash of spiced rum and some brown sugar. nice side dish.

Excellent just as stated. 5+ stars.

I prepared this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved. I took other reviewer's suggestions and toasted the almonds. I didn't have any liquor and it still turned out great. Served with Rack of Lamb & whole head of steamed brocoli (sliced in 1/2), made a very elegant meal. Thanks!

This was WONDERFUL - I expected to have leftovers but everyone enjoyed it so much there was nothing left.

Made a few changes and turned out great! Omitted liqueur and almonds and added 3 slices of thick-cut bacon (chopped). Used less than 3 tablespoons of oil. So delicious!

This is by far the best way to eat sweet potatoes. Didn't change a thing other than I had to double the recipe to feed my family. I made it for Thanksgiving last year and it was a hit there too. I don't like the sugary, marshmallow kind at all and this recipe just adds to the flavor of the potato. The onions, amaretto, thyme and almonds are a great combination. Just can't say enough good things.