Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Garlic Butter (Printable Version)
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked with garlic butter for a tender, crisp finish. #sweetpotatoes #baking #garlic #comfortfood #vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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5 large sweet potatoes, about 12 ounces each (approximately 4 pounds total), washed and patted dry
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Fresh rosemary or thyme, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
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Place each sweet potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons on a cutting board. Make crosswise cuts 1/8 inch apart, cutting nearly all the way through but leaving the base intact. Repeat with all sweet potatoes.
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
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Arrange sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Generously brush each with the garlic butter mixture, making sure to press some between the slices. Reserve a portion of the mixture for later use.
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Bake sweet potatoes for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, use a knife to gently fan out the sweet potato slices. Brush again with some of the reserved garlic butter.
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Return to the oven and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are crisp on the edges and tender inside. Adjust baking time based on potato size.
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Remove from the oven. Brush with remaining garlic butter and garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired. Season with extra kosher salt or black pepper to taste.
# Notes:
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Slicing sweet potatoes thinly is key for a crisp exterior and tender interior.