Smashed Sweet Potatoes

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4.7

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    253 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes drizzled with brown butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and topped with toasted marshmallows. If you love sweet potato casserole, you will love this easy side dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans or pecans, optional
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. With a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into thick slices, about 1 1/2-inch thick.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Gently place the sweet potatoes in the boiling water and cook until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
  4. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and use a fork to lightly smash each piece. Don’t press too hard or they will break apart. You can also use a bottom of a glass and press down. Try to keep them in one piece.
  5. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the smashed potatoes. Place the sheet in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  6. While the potatoes are roasting, brown the butter. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a small bowl. Add the maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir until combined.
  7. When the potatoes are crispy, remove the pan from the oven. Turn the oven to broil.
  8. Use a spoon to drizzle the brown butter mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle the pecans on top and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt. Place the mini marshmallows on top and place the baking sheet back in the oven. Broil just until the marshmallows are browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Don’t walk away, watch them closely.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • Look for long, medium size sweet potatoes, not large fat ones. It will make them easier to smash. I don’t peel the potatoes because the skin makes them extra crispy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 16209IU (324%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 16209IU 324%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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