Smashed Sweet Potato with Savory White Cheddar
My husband loves sweet potatoes so creating different ways to serve them can be fun. You can also make this recipe using another type of potato of your choice. The garlicky tastes, mixed with the savory cheese and possibly adding a little maple syrup before devouring can turn these little lovelies into a house favorite. Simple to make, easy to eat, fun to share.
Serves: 6-8 or more
prep time 20 minutes depending on if you boil or roast them
cook time 20-25 minutes
total time approx. 45 min. to an hour
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
Cannabis Infusion:
prep time 20 minutes depending on if you boil or roast them
cook time 20-25 minutes
total time approx. 45 min. to an hour
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
Cannabis Infusion:
- I use my canna-oil here or you could add in a tablespoon or two of your canna-butter
- Also adding a little canna-maple syrup would be a great way to mildly infuse these little lovelies AND add some sweetness to this side dish.
The Stuff You'll Need:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (or 3 large sweet potatoes)
- A light spray of olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic , crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese or Savory Kerrygold Shredded Cheddar
Pay Attention to the Directions:
Boil Method:
Roast Method:
Smash:
To Serve:
**I prefer the boil method first, as they seem to almost caramelize in their own natural sweetness, before baking. But either method works.
- Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to high heat. Trim off the ends of the sweet potatoes. Cut each sweet potato into quarters (or 1 1/2 - inch pieces).
Boil Method:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 20 -25 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.
Roast Method:
- Bake sweet potato pieces for 25-30 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Allow to cool for about 5 minted, or until you can handle them without burning your hands.
Smash:
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange sweet potatoes onto the sheet and use a fork to LIGHTLY flatten each piece (they will be soft, so try not to press too hard or they will end up breaking and mashed).
- Mix together the butter, garlic and parsley. Pour the mixture over each sweet potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
- Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 15 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
To Serve:
- Season with a little extra salt and parsley, and serve immediately.
- Adding a little maple syrup can bring a sweetness to these lovelies
**I prefer the boil method first, as they seem to almost caramelize in their own natural sweetness, before baking. But either method works.
