Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes

salt, to taste

2 eggs

1½ tablespoons olive oil

1 cloves garlic, minced

1½ teaspoons smoked paprika

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Peel and grate sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in bowl; sprinkle with salt. Mix, and let stand 20 mintues.

Squeeze or strain moisture from sweet potatoes (use a strainer, or use a towel to 'wring' the moisture out); return to bowl. Mix with the egg, garlic, paprika, onion powder, rosemary, black pepper, and another pinch of salt.

Line a baking sheet with parchment; divide sweet potato mixture into 4 portions; shape and press to ½" thickness.

Bake 20-25 minutes until browning at edges. Let cool to set (approx 15 min). Best served warm.

Delicious with sour cream & brown sugar dipping sauce: mix ½ C sour cream with 2 T brown sugar; add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha if desired.