Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base with Sweet Potatoes
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3 large or 4 medium sweet potatoes, go for the wider ones to get great smash results
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Spray-on light olive oil, helps get them crisped up nicely
→ Garlic Butter Layer
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Butter, 3 tablespoons, melted until it turns golden brown
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4 fresh garlic cloves, finely crushed
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1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley
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Fresh ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste
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2 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat your oven to a high broil setting. While it's heating, cut your sweet potatoes into thick chunks (roughly 1 1/2-inch pieces) after trimming the ends.
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For foolproof caramelization, boil in salted water for 20-25 minutes, covered, until just tender enough to pierce. Or, roast them for around 25-30 minutes till they soften. Cool slightly for easier handling, whatever method you choose.
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Spray a baking sheet lightly with oil. Spread the sweet potato pieces out and gently press them down using a fork, taking care not to break them apart.
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Mix parsley, melted butter, and crushed garlic together. Drizzle this mixture across all the potatoes, sprinkle on salt and pepper, and give them a quick mist of olive oil.
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Broil for around 15 minutes or until a crisp golden top forms. Sprinkle Parmesan over them and put them back in just long enough for the cheese to melt beautifully.
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Dust with parsley and add a small pinch of salt right before offering these crispy-tender gems to your guests!
# Additional Tips:
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Go for sweet potatoes with a wider shape; flattening is much easier with a bigger surface
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Boiling first brings out natural sugars, so they caramelize perfectly later on
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You can prep these ahead by doing the boiling and smashing earlier and finishing them right before eating