Description
Crispy cheesy sweet potato bites deliver a mouthwatering fusion of comfort and elegance, promising delightful textures that dance on your palate. Perfectly golden and irresistible, these little appetizers will make your taste buds celebrate with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Breadcrumbs and Coating:
- ½ cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Herbs and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly scrub sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris, ensuring a clean surface for preparation.
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform, thin rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick to guarantee even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Pat potato rounds completely dry using paper towels, which helps remove excess moisture and promotes better browning.
- Arrange potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no pieces overlap to allow proper air circulation.
- Drizzle olive oil over potato rounds, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, gently massaging the seasonings to coat each slice evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure both sides become golden and crisp.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and immediately top each potato round with shredded cheese, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Return to oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching carefully until cheese melts and becomes slightly bubbly and golden.
- Carefully transfer crispy cheesy potato bites to a serving platter, garnishing with fresh chopped chives or green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Allow bites to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to let cheese set and prevent burning, then enjoy while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin for the best texture and easier cutting.
- Pat sweet potato cubes completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, parmesan, or gouda to customize flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cheese with nutritional yeast or your favorite plant-based cheese alternative to maintain the delicious cheesy essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg