Viral Smashed Sweet Potato

Let's get this straight: I love sweet potatoes, but sometimes, just baking or mashing them feels like I’m not living my best foodie life. Enter the viral smashed sweet potatoes—because why just eat them when you can smash them with the fury of a thousand suns?

I decided to give these taters a makeover that would make even the most stoic of vegetables weep with joy. I preheated my oven to a cozy 400 degrees, because we all know that’s the magic number where the real cooking happens. Then, I took this large sweet potato—yes, it had to be large because go big or go home, right?—and I sliced it up into 1-inch thick pieces. It felt a bit like I was a surgeon, but with less at stake.

I seasoned those rounds with salt like I was salting the earth of my enemies, laid them out on a tin foil-lined baking sheet (because who has time for scrubbing pans?), and popped them in the oven. They baked for about 25-30 minutes, which was just enough time for me to ponder the mysteries of the universe—like why no one has made a potato-themed amusement park.

When they were tender and begging for mercy, I took them out and gave them the smash. Not just any smash, but a calculated, “I know what I’m doing” kind of smash with a fork. If you're doing it right, you feel a bit like a villain in a superhero movie. After flattening them, I slathered each one with butter, showered them with garlic powder, a bit more salt because why not, a generous sprinkle of parmesan, and some fresh thyme to pretend I’m classy.

Back they went under the broiler for 5 minutes, because we want those edges crispy enough to make a toast jealous. And voilà, out they came looking like a masterpiece. You can drizzle some honey over them if you’re feeling fancy, or just devour them as is if you can’t wait. Either way, you’ve turned a humble sweet potato into a crunchy, melty, garlicky spectacle of deliciousness. Enjoy the feast, and remember, smashing things can indeed be very therapeutic!

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Author: Sippin Foodie

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Viral Smashed Sweet Potato

Sure, you could eat sweet potatoes the old-fashioned way, but why miss out on the chance to absolutely pulverize them? Who doesn't love a good smashing? Pummel your potatoes into delightful little crisps, each serving up all the heavy-hitting flavors of butter, parmesan, and garlic you could dream of.If sweet potatoes are your thing, this method is revolutionary—or at least, it's a pretty fun way to pretend there's a method to this culinary madness. Trust us, it's simple, and yes, absurdly tasty.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 Large Sweet Potato
• Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Butter
• Thyme
• Honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400.
2. Slice the potato into pieces (about 1 inch thick). Add salt to both sides and place on a baking sheet with tin foil and non-stick spray.
3. Bake for about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and immediately, using a fork start to press down (not too hard) on the potatoes, smashing them down flat. It’s easier if you place the fork in the center and then push down from there to prevent the sides from breaking or splitting too much.
4. Once you’ve smashed them down enough to your preference, add butter to the top of each, with garlic power, a little more salt, parmesan cheese and fresh thyme.
5. Place them back in the oven, and broil them for 5 minutes. Remove them and eat as is, or add a drizzle of honey if you want to get extra fancy! Enjoy.

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