Name: Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large cloves garlic; 1 tbsp rosemary; 0.5 tsp Fine sea salt; Black pepper

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Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

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Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes

3 sweet potatoesideally long and skinny ones

3 tablespoons unsalted buttervegan butter if desired

3 large cloves garlicpressed or finely minced

1 tbsp rosemaryfreshly minced, can use 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary instead

½ tsp Fine sea salt

Black pepperto taste

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Instructions

Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.

Start by cutting the ends off of your sweet potatoes and then slicing them into large rounds that are about 1 inch thick. Place the rounds on your baking sheets, spray lightly with cooking spray and bake for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Let cool a few minutes and then smash the rounds with a fork. The skin of mine split a bit but don't worry about it. Do your best to keep them together. I pushed a few of mine together back into rounds if they split.

In a small bowl, cream together the butter and garlic. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the potato rounds. Sprinkle on the salt, pepper, and rosemary.

Bake for 5 additional minutes then switch on the broiler and broil until the edges start to get crispy. This can happen very fast so stand by the oven and watch. Mine took about 3 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bake for Superior Texture 🔥
Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender rather than boiling, which preserves natural sweetness and prevents waterlogged, mushy potatoes.
Infuse Butter with Garlic 🧈
Melt your unsalted butter with minced garlic and fresh rosemary for 2-3 minutes before mixing into the potatoes to develop deeper, more complex garlic flavor throughout.
Don't Overmash for Creaminess 🥔
Use a potato ricer or masher gently—overworking releases too much starch and creates a gluey texture; aim for a chunky, creamy consistency instead.
Season in Layers 🧂
Add salt and black pepper in stages while mashing rather than all at once, tasting as you go to achieve perfectly balanced seasoning without over-salting.
Finish with Crispy Rosemary 🌿
Toast fresh rosemary sprigs in a dry pan until fragrant, then crumble over the top just before serving for added texture and an elegant herb-forward finish.