Description
These Sweet Potato Bites are the perfect cozy appetizer for holidays or fall gatherings. Roasted sweet potato rounds topped with creamy cheese, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of honey create a beautiful sweet-and-savory bite everyone will love.
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes (medium, sliced into ½-inch rounds)
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Ground cinnamon
Cream cheese, softened
Maple syrup or honey
Chopped pecans, toasted
Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Brush the sweet potato rounds with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
3. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
4. Mix cream cheese with maple syrup or honey until smooth.
5. Top each roasted sweet potato round with the cream cheese mixture.
6. Sprinkle toasted pecans and drizzle with extra honey if desired.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese.
Add a touch of cayenne for a sweet and spicy flavor.
These bites can be made ahead and assembled before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg