Appetizer for 12
Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Boiled sweet potatoes are smashed, brushed with garlic butter, and roasted with parsley and Parmesan until crisp.
$1.29for 4 servings
$0.32 per serving$1.29 for 4
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.88 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 sized sweet potatoes
- 1 spray olive oil
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and coat a large baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into thick pieces, and boil them in salted water for 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, arrange them on the baking sheet, and gently press each piece flat.
- Mix the melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, then brush it over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and roast for 25 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the centers are tender.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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