Description
These elegant Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese are the perfect savory-sweet appetizer. Roasted sweet potatoes topped with tangy goat cheese, honey, and fresh herbs make for a visually beautiful and flavorful bite-sized snack—great for holidays, parties, or anytime!
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Rounds:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
For the Topping:
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
- Cool slightly, then top each round with goat cheese.
- Drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze (if using).
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose similar-sized sweet potatoes for even baking.
- Use a piping bag for neater goat cheese presentation.
- Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- These can be served at room temp, but are best warm.
- Pair with a chilled white wine or sparkling cider for a perfect combo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
