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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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October 27, 2016

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter – Yummy baked sweet potato slices that are smashed and covered in garlic butter. A perfect side dish for any meal!

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter - Yummy baked sweet potato slices that are smashed and covered in garlic butter. A perfect side dish for any meal!I absolutely love cooking for a crowd. Nothing makes me happier than a house full of hungry people and a list of foods to make for my guests. I usually use these moments to try out big recipes that are too much for weeknight meals but perfect for larges groups of people. I love it!

So when my dad, aunt, and grandma came to town last weekend, I was so excited to have everyone over to our place for a fun Sunday get-together. There was a total of 12 people to feed, so I had a busy day ahead of me. And I was so excited for it!

I made some pulled pork, this cilantro lime rice, black beans, and a brand new recipe…smashed sweet potatoes with garlic butter. Mmmm garlic. Mmmmmmm butter.

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Have you guys ever had original smashed potatoes before? It’s made with small red potatoes. You boil them until fork-tender, place them on a baking sheet, smash them with a fork and then bake until crispy.

I love this recipe from Pioneer Woman. I make it all the time at home. But my dad is on a low-carb diet so I wanted to make a side that he could eat.  So I made them with sweet potatoes instead.

And holy moly were they delicious! They don’t get quite as crispy as the red potatoes version but, honestly, I didn’t even miss it. The texture of the sweet potatoes get so creamy and smooth from being baked for so long.

The skin gets crispy enough to hold each round together into a perfect portion of smashed sweet potato-goodness. I love this new way to cook sweet potatoes!

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And the garlic butter?! Do I really need to talk about the garlic butter???? Okay just for a second because, come on, it basically speaks for itself.

The garlic butter works so well with normal potatoes but I have never tried it on sweet potatoes before. Man, was I missing out! Sweet potato has tons of flavor on its own so when you add the garlic butter, it only enhances that flavor. Sometimes garlic has the tendency to overpower other flavors. But not with sweet potato. They work together magnificently.

And in case that wasn’t enough convincing…my little nieces do not like sweet potatoes. But even they ate these! I didn’t even have to bribe them with dessert!

These are so simple to make so I know you can handle these. But just in case you need some tips, here they are:

  1. When selecting your sweet potatoes, make sure you pick out potatoes that are uniformly round and about the same size. That way, when you slice them, they will be perfect circles. They will also cook evenly when their all the same size.
  2. Sweet potatoes are very delicate so be careful when you smash them with your fork. I used a little too much pressure on a few of my sweet potato rounds so they broken apart. But fear not! Just use your forks to form them into a circle again. When they bake for the second time, they’ll bind back together.
  3. The garlic butter mixture is veeeeery potent. So you don’t need to use a lot of it per round. Max 1/4 teaspoon each! Spoon a little on each round and then use the back of your spoon to spread it around.

These make an awesome accompaniment to any meal. And especially for Thanksgiving! And speaking of Thanksgiving…it’s quickly approaching!!! What are you most looking forward to about this holiday? Let me know if the comments below!

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Yummy baked sweet potato sliced that are smashed and covered in garlic butter. A perfect addition to any meal!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoon butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the ends of the sweet potatoes. Slice sweet potatoes into 4-6 thick slices and place on two baking sheets.
  • Brush olive oil on each slice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place both baking sheets into a preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until soft. Make sure to rotate the sheets halfway through baking so that they bake evenly.
  • While the potatoes are baking, mix melted butter, chopped parsley, and garlic in a small bowl with a spoon. Set aside.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked through, remove baking sheets from the oven. Using two forks smash the sweet potato down so that it mashes and flattens. If you break the shape of the round, just reshape it into a circle with your forks.
  • Spoon a small amount of the butter mixture onto each round and spread with the back of the spoon. Do not add too much; the garlic packs lots of flavor so you only need a small amount of the mixture per round, about 1/4 teaspoon. Place buttered rounds back into the oven for 15 more minutes, or until skins get crispy.
  • Once the rounds have crisped up, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded/grated Parmesan on top. Let them cool for 5 minutes and then serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cafe Delites
 

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  7. Kristen says

    October 29, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    My mouth is watering, these look so good!! My family would LOVE these!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 29, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you! Even picky eaters will like them!

      Reply
  8. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    October 29, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    This look and sound amazing! I usually try to go more sweet than savory with my sweet potatoes, but I’d love to try these!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 29, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      Yeah that’s usually how I was too. But these changed the game for me. I liked having them in a different way

      Reply
  9. Kristin Cook says

    October 28, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Yum! I love sweet potatoes! I haven’t had any in forever though!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 29, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Yes they’re the best, especially this time of year!

      Reply
  10. Penny Struebig says

    October 28, 2016 at 6:46 am

    Oh my goodness — these look DELISH! Pinned so I can make and enjoy them myself.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 28, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Veronika says

    October 28, 2016 at 3:59 am

    These look amazing! I love sweet potatoes, they’re so versatile and so much tastier than regular potatoes in my opinion 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 28, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Yes I totally agree! I always get sweet potato fries instead of normal fries because they have so much more flavor!

      Reply
  12. Melissa says

    October 27, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Oooo yes girl!!! I have made the red smashed potatoes (as you mentioned!) but never even thought about doing the same thing with sweet potatoes!!! This is on my Sunday dinner list!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Yes yes yes! The idea was right under our noses. I am shocked that it took so long for me to figure out that we could make sweet potatoes this way too!

      Reply
  13. Karen - Sarcastic Parent says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    Those look so yummy! I am always trying to find good sweet potato recipes because I really have a hard time eating them on their own.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Yeah me too, actually. I love them in fries or tots or in a casserole. But it’s hard when they are on their own. The garlic butter really adds a lot of flavor to these so they are irresistible!

      Reply
  14. Jessica says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Yum! These look amazing!

    Reply
  15. Jazz says

    October 27, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    I love this idea! I never really considered garlic with sweet potatoes but it makes sense. Do you mind sharing what recipe card plugin you use?

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Nope I don’t mind at all! I use WP Ultimate Recipe.

      Reply
      • Jazz says

        October 31, 2016 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
  16. Kaley says

    October 27, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    This looks super yummy! Just in time for Thanksgiving! 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Yes! Such a great way to serve sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving

      Reply
  17. DT says

    October 27, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    This looks really delicious 🙂 and easy to make! Love recipes with dash of garlic.

    — DT | Here I Scribble

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Garlic makes all things better!

      Reply
  18. Casey says

    October 27, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Never tried this with sweet potatoes Fantastic idea!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    October 27, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    OMG! I’m going to have to try these! I LOVE sweet potatoes and love trying new ways to eat them! I made some hassle back style sweet potatoes earlier this year which were amazing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Oh that sounds great too! I gotta look for that recipe!

      Reply
  20. Nicole says

    October 27, 2016 at 11:05 am

    My husband and I have just recently discovered how AMAZING sweet potatoes are! This recipe looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it.

    Thanks for sharing<3
    xo Nicole
    http://www.damatoadventures.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      You’re so welcome! I hope you both love them!

      Reply
  21. Jen says

    October 27, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Sweet potatoes and garlic…two of my favorite things! These look AMAZING….definitely going to try them. Thank you !

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      You’re so welcome! I hope you love them!

      Reply
  22. Emily says

    October 27, 2016 at 10:04 am

    OMG, my stomach just started growling. These looks so good.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Ashley says

    October 27, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Wow, these look good!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  24. candy says

    October 27, 2016 at 8:19 am

    First love sweet potato and garlic butter. Makes sense to combine the two together. Sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      And yet I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before!

      Reply
  25. Carrie says

    October 27, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Oh my, theses look absolutely delicious! I have 2 in my family that don’t like sweet potatoes, but with garlic butter and a bit of cheese I think they will become fans! Can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Exactly! That’s how my nieces were and they ate them! I was shocked!

      Reply
  26. Platter Talk says

    October 27, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Those look over the top delish! I’ll try these next time I make sweet potatoes- they would be great with a steak!!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Mmmm steak. You know the key to my heart.

      Reply
  27. Bintu says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:21 am

    I have to admit these really do look amazing, perfect served with chicken, beef or anything really

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Exactly! They’re perfect for any weeknight meal or even for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  28. Christine says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Oh my gosh these look and sound delicious! I am gonna make
    this! It made my mouth water just reading it!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Haha yes! That’s exactly the response I was hoping for 🙂

      Reply
  29. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    October 27, 2016 at 6:41 am

    I adore normal smashed potatoes and I just know I’d be obsessed with this sweet potato variety; what a fantastic recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you! Aren’t smashed potatoes so awesome??? You’re gonna loved the sweet ones too 🙂

      Reply
  30. Sarah says

    October 27, 2016 at 6:37 am

    These must be a hit every single time!! Definitely need to try them soon…I have a minor {major} obsession with sweet potatoes. And garlic. And butter. Yum!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      So so so yummy! They will blow you away.

      Reply
  31. April J Harris says

    October 27, 2016 at 6:31 am

    There really is nothing like cooking for a house full of hungry people! Your Smashed Sweet Potatoes look delicious – love the garlic butter too!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Thank you! That’s the best part of the holiday season – for me, anyway 🙂

      Reply

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