Description
Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese are a colorful and flavorful appetizer, perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a healthy bite-sized snack. Roasted sweet potato slices are topped with creamy goat cheese, honey, and herbs for a delicious sweet-and-savory combo.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Rounds:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Brush with olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Spread a small amount of goat cheese on each round.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans and thyme.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, whip the goat cheese with a splash of cream or milk before spreading.
- Can be made ahead: roast the sweet potatoes and assemble with cheese just before serving.
- Try topping with dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
