Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey & Feta
Whole sweet potatoes roasted until tender, smashed flat, and baked ultra-crispy with sizzling garlic herb butter, spicy hot honey, and crumbled feta.
In a nutshell: This authentic american garlic butter smashed sweet potatoes with hot honey & feta comes together in just 45 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret is to Press down gently and steadily so the potato spreads flat without completely falling apart. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
The viral side dish taking social media by storm! Sweet potatoes are boiled or roasted until pillowy, smashed flat on a sheet pan, and crisped at high heat with garlic butter until the craggy edges caramelize, then drizzled with amber hot honey and creamy feta.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Pro-Tip: Press down gently and steadily so the potato spreads flat without completely falling apart into mash.
- Pro-Tip: The combination of butter (for rich flavor) and olive oil (for high-smoke point crispiness) yields the crispiest edges.
- Pro-Tip: Sweet potatoes pair exceptionally well with salty feta to balance their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
4
servings
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4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean and dried
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 ½ tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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¾ tsp coarse kosher salt
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½ tsp cracked black pepper
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2 tbsp hot honey, such as Mike's Hot Honey
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⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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¼ tsp flaky sea salt, for finish
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Par-Cook Sweet Potatoes
Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave for 6 to 8 minutes (or boil in salted water for 20 minutes) until tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Smash on Sheet Pan
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes on the sheet. Use the flat bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to press each potato flat to about 1/2-inch thickness, creating craggy edges.
Brush with Garlic Herb Butter
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Generously brush mixture over the smashed sweet potatoes, letting it pool in the nooks and crannies.
Roast until Deeply Crispy
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are dark golden, bubbly, and caramelized crispy.
Drizzle & Garnish
Immediately drizzle warm sweet potatoes with hot honey, scatter crumbled salty feta across the top, and finish with flaky sea salt and extra thyme.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! Air fry smashed sweet potatoes at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until super crispy.
Creamy crumbled goat cheese or grated parmesan cheese makes a delicious alternative.
Par-cook and smash the potatoes up to 24 hours ahead, keep refrigerated, and roast right before dinner.
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