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Savory Baked Sweet Potato & Garlic Herb Spread is a delicious and nutritious option that can elevate any meal. This versatile spread can be enjoyed on toast, as a dip for veggies, or as a flavorful addition to sandwiches. Its creamy texture and rich taste make it a favorite among food enthusiasts looking for something both satisfying and healthy.

Savory Baked Sweet Potato & Garlic Herb Spread

A delicious spread made from baked sweet potatoes and roasted garlic with herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2.0 large sweet potatoes
  • 4.0 cloves garlic
  • 3.0 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.0 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2.0 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1.0 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1.0 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 0.25 cup cream cheese
  • 0.0 string Crackers or sliced baguette

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then poke holes all over them with a fork.
  • Take the garlic cloves and wrap them in aluminum foil. Drizzle with a little olive oil before sealing the foil tightly.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and the wrapped garlic alongside them in the oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Once cooked, remove the sweet potatoes and garlic from the oven. Let them cool slightly. Carefully unwrap the garlic and squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes. Add the roasted garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme. If desired, add the cream cheese.
  • Use a fork or a hand mixer to mash and blend everything together until you achieve your desired texture.
  • Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and drizzle with a touch of olive oil.

Notes

Optional cream cheese for a creamier texture.
Keyword garlic, herb, spread, sweet potato