How to Make Lemon-Pepper Sweet Potato Crisp - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re in the mood for a savory and sweet snack that’s also packed with plant-based nutrients, then look no further than this delightful Lemon-Pepper Sweet Potato Crisp recipe. Perfect for when you want to satisfy your hunger with something that’s both satisfying and good for you, this recipe combines the deep flavors of sweet potatoes with the zesty kick of lemon-pepper seasoning.

Not only is this snack delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingre...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Gather Ingredients. 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.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 638mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 581mg