Sweet Potato Bites: Discover the Best Holiday Appetizer!
Sweet Potato Bites are a delicious and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the sweetness of potatoes with savory toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Place the sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each sweet potato round with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cheese, and a few green onions.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like bacon bits or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg