Description
Garlic butter smashed sweet potatoes with parmesan elevate humble root vegetables into a crispy, golden-edged delicacy. Melted butter, roasted garlic, and salty parmesan create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes (or 3 large sweet potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) parmesan cheese
- Light spray of olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes and slice off their extremities, then segment into uniform chunks approximately 1½ inches thick.
- Select your preferred cooking method: either submerge potato pieces in generously salted water and simmer until tender (approximately 20-25 minutes), or alternatively roast in preheated oven until fork-piercing reveals softness (25-30 minutes).
- Allow cooked potatoes to rest momentarily, ensuring they’re cool enough to handle without discomfort.
- Liberally coat a robust baking sheet with culinary spray, then delicately position potato segments across surface.
- Employ a fork to gently compress each piece, maintaining structural integrity while creating rustic, textured surfaces.
- Craft a luxurious coating by whisking melted butter with finely minced garlic and freshly chopped parsley.
- Lavishly drizzle herbed butter mixture over each potato segment, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and a light mist of olive oil.
- Position baking sheet under high-temperature broiler, transforming potatoes into golden, crispy delicacies (approximately 15 minutes).
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan across surface, returning to broiler momentarily until cheesemelts tantalizingly.
- Garnish with additional parsley and salt, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and crispness.
Notes
- Prep sweet potatoes in advance by boiling or roasting until fork-tender for the best texture and easier smashing.
- Use a light touch when smashing to maintain potato structure and create crispy edges.
- Ensure baking sheet is lightly greased to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Melted garlic butter and fresh parsley add rich, aromatic flavor to the sweet potatoes.
- Broiling creates golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and creamy.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese adds a savory finish and elevates the overall dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg