# What you'll need:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (approximately 18 ounces)
→ 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 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
→ For Serving
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potato cubes and cook until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Transfer drained sweet potatoes into a bowl and mash until completely smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to cool further.
04 - Add grated Parmesan, melted butter, egg, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs to mashed sweet potatoes. Stir thoroughly to create a unified mixture.
05 - Add all-purpose flour and cornstarch to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
06 - With lightly floured hands, portion heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Arrange evenly on prepared baking sheet; you should yield about 24 balls.
07 - Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, turning the puffs halfway, until crisp and golden brown.
08 - Allow puffs to cool briefly. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
