Description
Indulge in the delightful Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds topped with Whipped Goat Cheese, Cranberries, and Pecans. This crowd-pleasing dish features tender sweet potatoes that are roasted to perfection and complemented by the creamy tang of whipped goat cheese, sweet bursts of cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Perfect as an appetizer or festive side dish, it’s both visually stunning and packed with flavor, making it a must-try for any occasion. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that combines wholesome ingredients into a deliciously satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch rounds. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and golden.
- While roasting, whip together softened goat cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Once roasted, top each sweet potato round with whipped goat cheese, cranberries, and chopped pecans. Drizzle with honey if desired.
- Serve warm with fresh thyme leaves for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 rounds (120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg