Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-in. thick rounds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Savory and crispy, these smashed sweet potatoes will enliven any meal.

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-in. thick rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
Drizzle oil over baking sheet; arrange cooked potatoes over oil. Using the flat bottom of a measuring cup, flatten sweet potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, butter, garlic, salt and pepper; spread over sweet potatoes.
Roast until deeply golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 268 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.