Savory Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Whipped Sweet Potatoes in a blue serving bowl.

Savory Whipped Sweet Potatoes is a simple side dish with a big impact. The addition of finely grated Pecorino Romano adds rich and salty undertones, creating a delicious contrast to the sweetness of the potatoes. This combination, enhanced by garlic and smoked paprika, elevates simplicity to sophistication. Satisfying and remarkably easy to prepare, this recipe is a delightful addition to any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Savory Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 329kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes *about 4 medium, see Note #1 below
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Pecorino Romano *finely grated, see Note #2 below
chopped parsley for garnish
salt and pepper *to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉.
Wash, peel, and dice sweet potatoes into large chunks; place them in a 2 1/2 quart glass casserole dish with a lid. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
Meanwhile, grate cheese and refrigerate until needed.
Just before removing potatoes from the oven, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add paprika and garlic powder, allowing spices to bloom.
Add the butter and spices to sweet potatoes. Use a hand mixer or immersion blender to whip the potatoes until mostly broken. Incorporate cheese until desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Note #1- The XOX vegetable peeler is very comfortable for peeling potatoes.

Note #2- Costco has the best price on authentic Pecorino Romano. Parmigiano Reggiano (authentic Italian parmesan) may be substituted. Also, the XOX Rotary Cheese Grater makes the job of finely shredding a hard cheese very easy.

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