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Home » Recipes » Holiday » Christmas Recipes » Christmas Appetizers » Sweet Potato Bites with Honey, Goat Cheese and Pecans

Sweet Potato Bites with Honey, Goat Cheese and Pecans

November 19, 2018 By Molly Thompson Leave a Comment

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This is the perfect healthy appetizer! These sweet potato bites are roasted in the oven and topped with a honey goat cheese, pomegranates and pecans. They're sweet and savory and season with rosemary and cinnamon. You will love them as part of your Thanksgiving or holiday menu!

sweet potato bites

Is it really Thanksgiving without yummy appetizers? Our family is all about the apps before the main meal. Sometimes I think we fill up too much on the appetizers so we don't have room for the Turkey!

I love these sweet potato bites because they're healthy and tiny. So you can have a few but still save room for all the yummy Thanksgiving recipes to come. Or make a double match and have heavy appetizers for a party. They don't have to made just for Thanksgiving!

I love this recipe because it's gluten and grain free. Instead of using a cracker or chip, the base is a baked sweet potato. All of your gluten free friends will thank you!

The sweet potato pairs so well with the goat cheese, pecans and pomegranates. It's like fall in one little bite. Hence, sweet potato bites! My favorite part is the honey in the goat cheese. It adds just enough sweetness. Honey and goat cheese were made for each other.

sweet potato bites recipe

It's such an easy appetizer to make too! Only a few simple steps and you have a show stopper sweet potato bites appetizer.

How do you make sweet potato bites?

To make healthy sweet potato rounds, start by roasting the sweet potatoes. Cut them into 1/4 - 1/2 inch round slices and place evenly them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and cinnamon. Brush each sweet potato with the drizzled olive oil then flip each one over and brush the other side.

How long does it take to cook a sweet potato bite?

Bake at 400°F for 25-30, turning half way through. Or remove from the oven when the rounds are soft and easily pierced with a fork. When the sweet potatoes are done, allow them cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.

While the sweet potatoes are cooling, make the honey goat cheese. Place the goat cheese in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add the honey, almond milk, and chopped rosemary and beat again for 1-2 minutes or until the goat cheese is smooth.

Top the sweet potato bites with 1 teaspoon of goat cheese then sprinkle with chopped pecans and pomegranates. Drizzle with honey right before serving.

roasted sweet potato bites

Can you make sweet potato bites ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these sweet potato bites ahead of time! You will prep all of the ingredients ahead of time and then put them together right before serving.

Start by roasting the sweet potatoes and then whip the honey goat cheese together. Cover each separately and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

When you're ready to serve them, top the sweet potato bites with the goat cheese, pomegranates, pecans and honey.

It's okay to serve these sweet potato bites warm or cold. They taste great both ways!

How to serve sweet potato bites:

To serve these sweet potato bites, place them on a serving tray like you would any appetizer. It's great if you have a collection of fun cutting boards or platters. You can surround them with extra twigs of rosemary and a bowl of honey.

sweet potato appetizer bites

I think you're going to LOVE this recipe! It's one of my favorites this holiday season.

If you make this recipe, please follow me on Instagram and tag me with @what_mollymade so I can see it and feature you!

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sweet potato bites

Sweet potato bites with goat cheese, honey and pecans

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This is the perfect healthy appetizer! These sweet potato bites are roasted in the oven and topped with a honey goat cheese, pomegranates and pecans. They're sweet and savory and season with rosemary and cinnamon. You will love them as part of your Thanksgiving or holiday menu!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 3-4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • olive oil to bake sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk or regular milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped candied pecans or regular
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds could also use chopped dried cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and set aside a large baking sheet. Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4 - 1/2 inch round slices and place evenly on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and cinnamon. Brush each sweet potato with the drizzled olive oil then flip each one over and brush the other side.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-30, turning half way through. Or remove from the oven when the rounds are soft and easily pierced with a fork. When the sweet potatoes are done, allow them cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
  • While the sweet potatoes are cooling, make the honey goat cheese. Place the goat cheese in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add the honey, almond milk, and chopped rosemary and beat again for 1-2 minutes or until the goat cheese is smooth.
  • Top the sweet potato bites with 1 teaspoon of goat cheese then sprinkle with chopped pecans and pomegranates. Drizzle with honey right before serving.

Notes

To make ahead: prepare the roasted sweet potatoes and goat cheese mixture. Cover each separately and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Did you make this recipe?Mention @What_mollymade or tag #WhatMollyMade so I can see it and feature you!

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