Description
These Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Bites feature tender roasted sweet potato rounds topped with creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and garnished with fresh thyme for a flavorful and elegant appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Toss the peeled and sliced sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated to enhance flavor and prevent sticking.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add Goat Cheese: Remove the baked sweet potato rounds from the oven and top each piece with a small amount of crumbled goat cheese, allowing the warmth to soften it slightly.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle honey over each sweet potato bite and finish by garnishing with fresh thyme leaves for a touch of herbaceous aroma and flavor.
- Serve Warm: Serve the sweet potato and goat cheese bites immediately while warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegan option, replace goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and omit honey or use agave syrup.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted ahead of time and assembled just before serving.
- Adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes can introduce a spicy kick.
- Make sure to slice sweet potatoes uniformly for even roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sweet potato, goat cheese, appetizer, roasted sweet potatoes, honey, thyme, easy bites, vegetarian, party snacks
