Smashed Potatoes Garlic Twist (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Potato Foundation
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Spray bottle of light olive oil for super crispy edges
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3 to 4 plump sweet potatoes, ideally wide for easy flattening
→ Garlic Butter Finish
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4 garlic cloves, freshly smashed
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3 spoonfuls of melted, golden butter
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons
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A handful of parsley, minced finely (about 1 tablespoon)
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Season with salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Start by preheating the oven to high broil. Slice off the ends of the sweet potatoes, then cut them into large chunks (about 1.5 inches).
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If boiling (for extra sweetness): Add your potato chunks to salted water, boil covered for 20-25 minutes until a fork slides in smoothly. If roasting: Bake the pieces for 25-30 minutes until they're soft. Let them cool slightly before moving on.
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Line a baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and place the cooked sweet potato chunks on it. Use a fork to gently flatten each piece - be careful so they don't fall apart.
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Mix melted butter with minced garlic and diced parsley. Drizzle it all over the flattened sweet potatoes, and don't forget to add a dash of salt and pepper. Give them a final spray of olive oil, too.
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Broil the potatoes for around 15 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown. Sprinkle Parmesan on top, then broil another minute or two until it's gooey and irresistible.
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Before serving, top with extra parsley and a touch of salt. Serve these crispy-outside, soft-inside bites while they're hot!
# Notes:
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Pick wider sweet potatoes for a larger surface area to crisp up beautifully.
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Boiling first helps boost the natural sweetness before broiling.
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You can do part of this ahead—boil and smash them, then broil right before serving.