Description
Sweet potato lovers will adore these golden Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds, crispy on the outside and tender within. Herbs and spices elevate these simple rounds into a delightful side dish you’ll crave alongside any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese, softened for whipping
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped for crunch
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, for sweetness
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for roasting
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped for fragrance
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons milk, your choice for creaminess
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C) and lightly coating a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform rounds, ensuring even thickness for consistent roasting.
- Coat sweet potato rounds with olive oil, seasoning generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Arrange potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to promote crisp caramelization.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 10 minutes, then carefully flip each round to ensure balanced browning and continue baking for additional 8-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are tender.
- While potatoes roast, combine goat cheese with milk, finely chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Whip the cheese mixture using an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and smooth, creating a creamy texture.
- Once sweet potatoes are fully roasted, remove from oven and let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Dollop a small portion of whipped goat cheese onto each roasted potato round.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and dried cranberries over the cheese-topped rounds.
- Drizzle honey across the prepared rounds for a touch of sweetness.
- Serve immediately while warm or allow to reach room temperature, presenting as an elegant appetizer or complementary side dish.
Notes
- Choose firm, evenly sized sweet potatoes for consistent roasting and attractive presentation.
- Pat sweet potato rounds dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, caramelized edges during roasting.
- Use room temperature goat cheese for smoother, easier whipping and better blending of ingredients.
- Swap goat cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream for vegan dietary needs.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and aromatic profile.
- Try fresh herbs like thyme or sage instead of rosemary for flavor variation.
- Prepare sweet potato rounds ahead of time and reheat before serving to save cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg