Description
Irresistible finger food made from roasted sweet potato rounds topped with savory ingredients, perfect for gatherings or family snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (orange-fleshed varieties like Beauregard or Jewel)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (or turkey bacon/coconut bacon)
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or plant-based cheese)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- 1 tablespoon jalapeños, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Slice them into ½-inch rounds.
- Toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each round and continue baking for another 10 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle cheese over each round, and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until melted. Top with sour cream, bacon bits, chives, and jalapeños if using.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings for various flavor profiles. Allow bites to set for 3-5 minutes before serving to maintain topping integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sweet potato, appetizers, loaded bites, healthy snacks