SKILLET HASSELBACK SWEET POTATOES

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Treat your sweet-salty tooth! Sweet potatoes dressed with buttery, herby, garlicky goodness make for a stunning, delicious side dish. -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 small sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cut thin slices lengthwise from bottom of sweet potatoes to allow them to lie flat; discard slices. Place potatoes flat side down; cut crosswise into 1/8-in. slices, leaving them intact at the bottom. Arrange sweet potatoes in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., Stir together next 5 ingredients. Spoon half the butter mixture evenly over sweet potatoes. Bake 35 minutes. , Meanwhile, add herbs to remaining butter mixture. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan. Remove skillet from oven. Spoon remaining butter mixture over potatoes; top with bread crumb mixture. Return to oven until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, top with toasted nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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