Smashed Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes are the perfect, quick dinner for all appetites. Crispy yet soft, savory, sweet, cheesy, herby, and fun!
Who out there loves countdowns? Because let me tell ya, there are like twelve different absolutely too-exciting-to-sleep countdowns going down in the world of Sarah right now. 18 days to Christmas. 8 days until I’m reunited with the boyfriend-tulip-man in Holland. 5 days until I say adios to ‘Merica.
And at any point in time, we’re all about an hour away from Smashed Sweet Potato, the kind of dinner you make when you’re too excited about everything else in your life to be bothered with cooking an involved meal.
And this smashed sweet potato really quenches any craving you may be having. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, sweet but salty, cheesy, herby, and the perfect outlet for any pent up excitement you may need to let out in the form of SMASHING!
Ingredients
- 6 small sweet potatoes
- 2 cups seedless red grapes
- 2-4 Tbsp olive oil 30 to 60 mL
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 4 oz goat cheese 113 g
- 2 Tbsp honey 30 mL
- A few sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add sweet potatoes (skin intact). Boil for about 25 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (232 C).
- Place potatoes on a well-greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cut three or so shallow slits in the tops of each. With the flat edge of a chef’s knife (or a spatula, anything flat!), gently smash each sweet potato. Drizzle or brush each with 1 to 2 Tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, pepper, and thyme leaves. Set aside.
- Place grapes on a greased or parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 to 2 Tbsp of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Bake potatoes on upper rack for 20 to 25 minutes, until edges begin to brown and crisp. Bake grapes on bottom rack for about 15 minutes, jostling the pan occasionally, until skins begin to blister.
- When potatoes and grapes are nice and roasted, assemble! Top each potato with goat cheese, a drizzle of honey, a spoonful of roasted grapes, and thyme.
Caroline says
This looks delicious!!!
Sarah says
Thanks Caroline! It was quite tasty 🙂
kristen says
say sweet potato and I am game! these look so good. I’m pinning this for later. and I’m with you, i LOVE countdowns!!
Sarah says
Thanks so much for sharing Kristen! I hope you’ll try em out!
Mary says
I love the sound of this combination! I can’t wait to give it a try.
Sarah says
Goat cheese + honey + any sort of earthy herb is always a killer combo in my book. This was my first shot at roasted grapes and…well…they may have become a new member of that killer combo. Let me know how it goes, Mary!
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
Hahaha, i love that pic of you “smashing” the sweet potato (I also doodle on my pics and you’re the only other one I’ve seen). What a delicious and healthy recipe ^_^ Love it!
Sarah says
Haha I’m always doodling and figured, “Hey may as well doodle on my photos for the site!” So glad to hear I’m not the only one! Thanks so much for stopping by Natalie 🙂
Ashleigh says
Oh yum, this sweet potato recipe looks great… thanks for sharing! Perfect for the holidays coming up! Such a unique recipe!
Sarah says
Thanks Ashleigh! Yea I can’t wait to try it out on my family for the holidays. I mean I love brown sugar + marshmallows + sweet potatoes, but sometimes you just need to change it up a bit!
Becky @ Project Domestication says
I love roasted grapes, and it’s been far too long since I’ve had them! Thanks for the reminder. This dish looks delish!
Shadi says
Love the idea and the photos! Sweet potatoes are my favorites!