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Smashed Sweet Potatoes (2 Ways! Sweet AND Savory)
Smashed sweet potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and smooth on the inside! They can be cooked to taste sweet OR savory and they both have a mouthwatering taste that is divine! You will love every single bite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
Savory:
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Sweet:
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Slice the sweet potatoes 3/5 inch thick and lay them in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from the oven.
- Smash the sweet potatoes with a fork.
Cup of Yum
If you are making them savory:
- Combine the butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour evenly onto the sweet potatoes.
If you are making them sweet:
- In a small bowl combine the butter, honey, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the sweet potatoes and top with marshmallows.
- Broil for 5 minutes or until crisp on top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
36711IU
(734%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 36711IU | 734% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.