Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

These easy-to-make smashed sweet potatoes are the perfect sweet and savory side dish for a weekend supper.

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INGREDIENTS

– Sweet potatoes – Butter & garlic – Spices – Fresh thyme – Parmesan cheese – Pecans – Butter – Spices Full Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat your oven to 400 Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the sweet potatoes into 1 ½ inch rounds. You'll get about 6 per sweet potato.

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and boil them for 15 minutes, until they can be pierced with a fork but are not mushy.

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When they've finished cooking, remove them from the pot and place them on the baking sheet.

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While the sweet potatoes are boiling, make the smoky pecans. Melt the 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pan over medium heat.

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Mix in the pecans, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne and then let them toast, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until they are fragrant.

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