Description
Cranberry, Pecan, Goat Cheese, Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holiday season. These bite-sized appetizers feature creamy goat cheese nestled atop roasted sweet potato rounds, complemented by crunchy toasted pecans and tart dried cranberries. They not only taste amazing but also present beautifully, making them a stunning addition to your appetizer spread. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for gatherings or casual dinners, these bites are sure to impress your guests while providing a nutritious option filled with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes (scrubbed clean and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)
- 4 ounces goat cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk (I used 1%)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Toss sweet potato slices in olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip slices, then bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until tender.
- While baking, whip together goat cheese, milk, rosemary, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once sweet potatoes are ready, top each round with goat cheese mixture, chopped pecans, and cranberries. Drizzle with honey before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg