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Smashed Sweet Potatoes With Herbs and Garlic

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Total 35 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Serves 6 people

By: Mariam Ezzeddine  |  October 5, 2020This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic are so delicious! They are crispy on the outside, yet super soft and buttery on the inside. They are topped with parmesan cheese and make a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table. But that doesn’t mean you cant have them all year round!

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I love making these Smashed Sweet Potatoes because it’s a great way to have baked sweet potatoes without having to wait the whole potatoes to bake for an hour. The smaller portions bake so much faster and you can add spices and butter to them to make them extra flavorful.

Looking for more sweet potato recipes? Why not also try my Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes and my Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs!

Why you’ll love these Smashed Sweet Potatoes

  • An easy side dish. Only a handful of kitchen staple ingredients, quick to prep, these gorgeous golden beauties go from pantry to table in around 30 mins.
  • A healthy side. Sweet potatoes are lower in carbs and packed with fiber.
  • Perfectly seasoned sweet potatoes. Made with garlic, herbs a sprinkle of Parmesan these are simple and delicious!
  • A hearty side or main. You could have Smashed Sweet Potatoes as a side or serve them up with a fresh salad as a satisfying main.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Butter
  • Rosemary
  • Salt
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan Cheese

How to make these Smashed Sweet Potatoes

  • Make the garlic butter – Melt the butter and microwave another 30 seconds with the garlic and herb.
Sweet Potatoes in a glass bowl
  • Coat the sweet potatoes – In a shallow bowl, add in the potatoes and butter mixture. Coast the potatoes well and then line in a non-stick pan.
  • Bake – Baked in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
side by side shot of before and after baked sweet potatoes.
  • Smash – Remove the sweet potatoes and mash each potato slice with a glass cup.
  • Top with some butter, serve and enjoy!

Recipe notes and tips

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • You can marinate them however way you want or keep them plain if you do not want to add any butter or oils to them.
  • I do recommend at least spraying them with some oil spray, whether it’s olive oil, vegetable or avocado oil spray.
  • The cheese is completely optional as well if you do not want to add any dairy products to it.
  • Save a little bit of melted butter and then pour the rest of butter and herb mixture onto the potatoes to coat well.
  • You can boil the sweet potatoes first, but it’s not essential.
  • Be sure to place the sweet potatoes onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or use a non stick pan.
  • Top with some fresh parsley.
  • For a kick spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes.

FAQ’s

Choosing the best sweet potatoes for smashing

When shopping for the sweet potatoes, I usually grab the ones that have the same thickness almost all the way thought. This is because you don’t want some potato rounds to be smaller and the rest bigger, causing an imbalance of cooking. When all the pieces are the same size almost, they will all cook together right. Wash the potatoes very well before cutting them into round. You want them to be at least 1 inch thick.

overhead shot of Smashed Sweet Potatoes on foil

What to serve with these Smashed Sweet Potatoes

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Shrimp
  • Turkey
  • Grilled Steaks
  • Whole Rotisserie Chicken
  • Grilled Fish

In general I would serve sweet potatoes with healthier protein option.

Swaps and add ins

If you prefer to not add garlic and herbs to this recipe, you can always enjoy it plain or with added butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. This option would be more for people who are not watching their sugar and carb intake.

Sweet potatoes are usually a healthier option than regular potatoes for some, but if you do not like sweet potatoes, you can always make my Parmesan Herbed Roasted Potatoes recipe, which has a similar concept but with regular golden Yukon potatoes. They are both so delicious you can’t possibly go wrong either way.

potatoes on a white dish.

More holiday recipes

  • Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes
  • Oven Roasted Parmesan Herbed Potatoes
  • Spicy Cilantro Hassleback Potatoes
  • Feta Bruschetta 

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Smashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it and share it with your friends and family!

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic are baked sweet potato slices that are served as a side dish during holidays and all year round.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
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Ingredients

  • 4 Large Sweet Potatoes Sliced into 1-1.5 inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped rosemary Fresh
  • 1/2 tsp. salt optional
  • 2 tbsp. garlic minced
  • Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Washed and slice the potatoes
  • Melt the butter and microwave another 30 seconds with the garlic and herb.
  • In a shallow bowl, add in the potatoes and butter mixture (save few table spoons for later). Coast the potatoes well and then line in a non-stick pan.
  • Baked in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove and mash each potato slice with a glass cup.
  • Brush the potatoes again with some butter and top with parmesan cheese (optional). Bake for another 5 minutes and remove to serve.

Notes

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • You can marinate them however way you want or keep them plain if you do not want to add any butter or oils to them.
  • I do recommend at least spraying them with some oil spray, whether it’s olive oil, vegetable or avocado oil spray.
  • The cheese is completely optional as well if you do not want to add any dairy products to it.
  • Save a little bit of melted butter and then pour the rest of butter and herb mixture onto the potatoes to coat well.
  • You can boil the sweet potatoes first, but it’s not essential.
  • Be sure to place the sweet potatoes onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or use a non stick pan.
  • Top with some fresh parsley.
  • For a kick spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 39mg
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  1. Sarah! says

    November 13, 2019 at 10:08 am

    Awesome!

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