Description
Roasted sweet potato rounds sparkle with creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy candied walnuts in this elegant appetizer. Mediterranean flavors dance across each delectable bite, promising a perfect harmony of textures and seasonal charm you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds
Cheese and Nuts:
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup candied walnuts
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange sweet potato rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform roasting at 400F (200C).
- Generously coat potato rounds with olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, massaging the seasonings to ensure complete coverage.
- Roast sweet potato rounds for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve golden-brown edges and tender interiors.
- While potatoes are roasting, prepare toppings by roughly chopping candied walnuts and measuring out goat cheese and dried cranberries.
- Remove roasted sweet potato rounds from oven and immediately distribute crumbled goat cheese across each slice, allowing residual heat to soften the cheese.
- Scatter dried cranberries and candied walnut pieces over the cheese-topped rounds, creating a vibrant and textural garnish.
- Return sheet to oven for an additional 3-4 minutes, just long enough to slightly melt the goat cheese and warm the toppings.
- Transfer roasted sweet potato rounds to a serving platter, ensuring each piece is beautifully adorned with melted cheese, cranberries, and crunchy walnuts.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a delightful appetizer or side dish with contrasting flavors and textures.
Notes
- Choose firm, uniformly sized sweet potatoes for even roasting and consistent cooking results.
- Pat sweet potato rounds dry before seasoning to ensure crispy edges and better oil absorption.
- Swap goat cheese with feta or plant-based cheese for dairy-free alternatives without compromising flavor profile.
- Toast walnuts separately to control caramelization and prevent burning during final cheese melting stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg