# 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.
