Roasted and Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Roasted and Smashed Sweet Potatoes
45 min.
8
297kcal

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Craving a side dish that's both comforting and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Roasted and Smashed Sweet Potatoes! This gluten-free recipe is surprisingly simple, yet delivers a rich, satisfying experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine tender, caramelized sweet potato chunks, infused with the savory notes of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roasting transforms the humble sweet potato into a sweet and subtly smoky treat. But the magic doesn't stop there. We then elevate this roasted goodness by smashing the potatoes with creamy butter, a touch of light brown sugar, and warm half-and-half .

You'll love the flexibility of this recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Feeling organized? You can even make it a day ahead. The flavor deepens overnight, and a gentle re-heating brings it back to creamy perfection. Just imagine how delicious this would be next to a perfectly cooked roast chicken or grilled steak.

With roughly 45 minutes from start to finish, and about 297 calories per serving, this recipe offers a guilt-free way to indulge in a hearty, flavorful side. The delightful combination of sweet, savory, and creamy textures will make this Roasted and Smashed Sweet potatoes your new family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup firmly brown sugar light packed
  • 0.3 cup butter cut into pieces
  • 0.7 cup half-and-half 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • pounds sweet potatoes peeled cut into 1 1/2

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • roasting pan
  • potato masher
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place sweet potato chunks in a large greased roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss well.
  3. Spread sweet potato chunks in a single layer. Roast at 400 for 30 to 40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are very tender and roasted in appearance, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a large bowl while still warm; add butter and mash with a potato masher.
  5. Add half-and-half and brown sugar; mash until fluffy.
  6. Serve warm.
  7. Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a Dutch oven or large saucepan; add butter and mash. Cover and chill overnight. Before serving, let sweet potato mixtrue stand at room temprature about 30 minutes.
  8. Add half-and-half and brown sugar; cook over low heat until throughly heated, mashing until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories297kcal
Protein4.49%
Fat39.87%
Carbs55.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.25
Glycemic Load
16.91
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.012608683628%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:296.55kcal
14.83%
Fat:13.37g
20.57%
Saturated Fat:3.36g
21%
Carbohydrates:41.98g
13.99%
Net Carbohydrates:36.84g
13.4%
Sugar:14.61g
16.24%
Cholesterol:7.06mg
2.35%
Sodium:392.82mg
17.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.39g
6.77%
Vitamin A:24457.5IU
489.15%
Manganese:0.46mg
23%
Fiber:5.13g
20.54%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.47%
Potassium:613.73mg
17.54%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.36%
Copper:0.26mg
13.19%
Magnesium:45.59mg
11.4%
Phosphorus:101.21mg
10.12%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.8%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.3%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.57%
Calcium:81.18mg
8.12%
Vitamin K:6.69µg
6.37%
Iron:1.14mg
6.33%
Vitamin C:4.28mg
5.19%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.9%
Folate:19.48µg
4.87%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.95%
Selenium:1.76µg
2.51%
Source:My Recipes