Description
Delicious smashed sweet potatoes enhanced with garlic and Parmesan, baked to a crispy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into chunks.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and minced garlic, stirring to release the aromas.
- Add the boiled sweet potatoes and smash them gently until creamy but still chunky.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. Let the dish cool slightly before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg