Name: Mediterranean Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes; 3 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Fresh thyme, optional; Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Mediterranean Smashed Sweet Potatoes

These Mediterranean smashed sweet potatoes are coated in a savory garlic butter with Greek herbs and Parmesan, delivering rich, comforting flavor in every bite. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a sweet-tangy contrast that makes this side dish irresistible.

40 min total 10 min prep 30 min cook 4 210 cal

Instructions

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1 Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Prick each potato 4 to 6 times with a fork. Microwave on a plate until just tender, flipping halfway through, about 5 minutes.
2 Meanwhile preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch-thick slices. Place sliced sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet and gently smash each to about 1/2-inch-thick using a glass.
3 In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
4 Brush or spoon the garlic butter over each smashed potato. Drizzle with olive oil.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden and slightly crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove potatoes from the oven.
6 Sprinkle with Parmesan and thyme. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.