Baked Sweet Potato Cheese Smash Cups
Golden baked sweet potato smash cups filled with melted cheddar cheese. Crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds total, peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes in the muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes until tender.
- Press the centers gently to form cup shapes and fill each with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
- Brush extra olive oil for crispier edges.
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