Smashed Sweet Potatoes

These smashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish! They are an elevated take on sweet potato fries, but they are quick and easy to make. This recipe takes only 30 minutes. Great for pairing with steak, chicken, a meatless option, or fish. This recipe takes advantage of the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, transforming them into a textural masterpiece with a creamy interior and a satisfyingly crisp exterior!

Author: Organically Addison

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 271 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 - sweet potatoes
¼ cup - butter
1 tsp - sea salt
1 tsp - black pepper
herbs
roasted garlic

Instructions

First, boil the sweet potato rounds for 10 minutes to soften them. Drain and pat dry.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly brush a rimmed baking pan with melted butter.
Place each sweet potato round on the pan. Use the bottom of a glass jar or mug to smash each sweet potato.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining melted butter, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs. Stir to combine.
Brush this herb butter over the tops of each potato round.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes have reached your desired level of crispiness.
Finally, remove from the oven. If desired, garnish with roasted garlic and more herb butter.

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