Ingredients
– 4 long sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
– 2 ΒΌ teaspoons salt, divided
– 3 tablespoons melted butter
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
– 2 grated garlic cloves
– Β½ teaspoon black pepper
– ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper
– ΒΌ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
– Olive oil for brushing the baking sheets
Instructions
1-Getting started: begin by preheating your oven to 450ΛF and brushing two large rimmed baking sheets with olive oil. This sets the stage for those crispy edges we all love. Boil the sweet potato slices in salted water for about 5 minutes until they become fork tender, then drain them and arrange on the prepared sheets.
2-Mixing the seasoning: In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 2 grated garlic cloves, Β½ teaspoon black pepper, and ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper. Pour this mixture over the potatoes and turn them to coat evenly for maximum flavor.
3-Smashed and baked: Gently smash the potatoes using the bottom of a cup, sprinkle with ΒΌ cup of grated parmesan cheese if you like, and bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through for even cooking.
4-Final step: Once done, let the potatoes cool slightly before serving to keep that ideal texture.
Last Step:
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π₯ Scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly; soaking in cold water before scrubbing helps.
πͺ Use a sharp knife for safer, cleaner slicing.
π± Substitute butter with olive oil for a vegan-friendly dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 299 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg