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Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Elevate your meals with these irresistible smashed sweet potatoes! Crispy edges meet fluffy interiors, bursting with sweet and savory flavor. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they'll leave you wanting more!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes cut into ½ inch rounds
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • fresh herbs
  • roasted garlic cloves to garnish

Instructions

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  1. First, boil the sweet potato rounds for 10 minutes to soften them. Then, drain and pat dry.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush a rimmed baking pan with melted butter or olive oil.
  3. Place each sweet potato round on the pan. Use the bottom of a glass jar or mug to smash each sweet potato.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
  5. Brush this herb butter over the top of each sweet potato round.
  6. Bake the sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they have reached your desired level of crispiness.
  7. Finally, remove the pan from the oven. If desired, garnish with roasted garlic and more herb butter.

Notes

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  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Smashed Sweet Potatoes Amount Per Serving Calories 247 Calories from Fat 99 % Daily Value* Fat 11g17%Saturated Fat 7g44%Trans Fat 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 30mg10%Sodium 765mg33%Potassium 581mg17%Carbohydrates 34g11%Fiber 5g21%Sugar 7g8%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 24400IU488%Vitamin C 4mg5%Calcium 57mg6%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 247
  • Calories from Fat 99
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 11g
  • 17%
  • Saturated Fat 7g
  • 44%
  • Trans Fat 0.5g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3g
  • Cholesterol 30mg
  • 10%
  • Sodium 765mg
  • 33%
  • Potassium 581mg
  • 17%
  • Carbohydrates 34g
  • 11%
  • Fiber 5g
  • 21%
  • Sugar 7g
  • 8%
  • Protein 3g
  • 6%
  • Vitamin A 24400IU
  • 488%
  • Vitamin C 4mg
  • 5%
  • Calcium 57mg
  • 6%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%
  • Use sweet potatoes that are long.
  • Wash and dry the sweet potatoes before making this recipe.
  • Cut into even sizes.
  • Choose a pan that has rimmed edges.
  • If desired, broil the potatoes at the end for 2 minutes for extra crispiness!
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.

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    Nutrition Facts Smashed Sweet Potatoes Amount Per Serving Calories 247 Calories from Fat 99 % Daily Value* Fat 11g17%Saturated Fat 7g44%Trans Fat 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 30mg10%Sodium 765mg33%Potassium 581mg17%Carbohydrates 34g11%Fiber 5g21%Sugar 7g8%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 24400IU488%Vitamin C 4mg5%Calcium 57mg6%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.