Description
Savory Smashed Sweet Potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender, oven-baked sweet potato slices smashed and broiled with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh thyme for a crispy, flavorful finish. Perfect as a wholesome appetizer or side, this recipe balances sweet and savory notes with optional creamy Greek yogurt topping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 3 long (thin) sweet potatoes (10 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Nonfat Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Spray a sheet pan with olive oil spray and preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Slice the Sweet Potatoes: Thoroughly wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then cut each into ¾-inch thick round slices to ensure even cooking.
- Toss with Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped fresh thyme. Add the sweet potato slices and toss until each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until the slices are fork-tender and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Adjust Oven and Smash: Move the oven rack to the second from the top position and set the oven to high broil. Using a fork, gently press down on each sweet potato slice to smash it slightly, increasing surface area for crisping.
- Apply Oil and Cheese, Broil: Lightly spray the smashed sweet potatoes with olive oil spray, then sprinkle each slice with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Place the pan on the upper middle rack and broil for 3-5 minutes until the Parmesan melts and the edges become crispy and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional fresh thyme and an optional small dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt for creaminess before serving.
Notes
- Try sprinkling mozzarella cheese instead of Parmesan for a different cheesy flavor.
- Substitute fresh rosemary for thyme to add a piney, aromatic twist.
- To make this dish dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese and replace the butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 potato
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
