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Sweet Potato Rounds with Blue Cheese & Cranberries

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in crispy sweet potato rounds topped with creamy blue cheese and tart cranberries, making this dish an irresistible addition to any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and slice the sweet potatoes into rounds about half an inch thick.
  3. Season and Oil: In a bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Roast: Arrange the seasoned rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly crispy around the edges.
  5. Top with Goodness: Immediately sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over each round while they are warm, allowing it to melt slightly. Scatter dried cranberries on top.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to plates and serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 rounds (120g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: - For a milder flavor, consider substituting blue cheese with feta or goat cheese. - You can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch. - Drizzling balsamic reduction over the top enhances sweetness.