Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet Potato Bites are the perfect sweet-and-savory appetizer! Roasted sweet potato rounds form the base for customizable toppings like goat cheese, herbs, honey, or marshmallows. These healthy, gluten-free bites are quick to make, easy to prep ahead, and always a hit at holiday parties or snack spreads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6–8 as an appetizer (2–3 bites per person)
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional Toppings:
- Goat cheese or whipped feta
- Mini marshmallows
- Chopped fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- Honey or maple syrup
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cranberry sauce
- Cream cheese
- Chili flakes
- Marinara + mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and slice sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick rounds (leave skin on).
- Toss rounds in olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Let cool slightly, then add toppings of choice.
- For sweet versions, drizzle with honey or broil mini marshmallows.
- For savory bites, top with goat cheese, herbs, or other toppings.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Holiday Twist: Top with cranberry sauce + cream cheese.
- Sweet & Nutty: Add pecans + maple syrup.
- Savory Herb: Use whipped feta + thyme.
- Spicy Version: Add chili flakes + hot honey.
- Mini Pizza: Top with marinara + mozzarella and broil until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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