Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Puffs (Printer View)

Crispy outside and tender inside, these garlic Parmesan puffs make a flavorful savory bite.

# What you'll need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed

→ Dairy & Eggs

02 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 large egg

→ Flour & Starch

05 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup cornstarch

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)

→ For Serving

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - Mash the cooled sweet potatoes until smooth. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
04 - Stir in grated Parmesan, melted butter, egg, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and Italian herbs if using. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Add all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Mix to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
06 - With lightly floured hands, roll heaping tablespoon portions of the dough into balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Yield should be approximately 24 balls.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning balls halfway through, until golden and crisp.
08 - Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples
  • Ready in under one hour
  • Vegetarian and kid friendly
  • Crowd pleasing for any event
02 -
  • High in fiber from sweet potatoes
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days
  • Works for meal prep or lunchboxes
03 -
  • Flouring your hands keeps the dough from sticking and makes rolling faster
  • Flip the puffs halfway through baking to guarantee an even color and crunch
  • For more flavor try mixing in a grated hard cheese like aged Asiago with the Parmesan once in a while

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