Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese & Cranberries
Sweet potato rounds with goat cheese and cranberries are a festive, flavorful appetizer featuring roasted sweet potatoes topped with creamy goat cheese, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 24 rounds (6–8 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz soft goat cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (chopped if large)
- Optional: fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
- Optional: honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange rounds in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then spread each round with goat cheese.
- Top with a few dried cranberries and garnish with herbs if desired.
- Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze before serving if using.
Notes
- Swap goat cheese for whipped feta or cream cheese for a milder option.
- Add chopped toasted pecans or use pomegranate seeds for variation.
- Turn savory with caramelized onions or pesto instead of cranberries.
- Can be assembled a few hours ahead; best enjoyed same day.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days; reheat sweet potato bases if desired before topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rounds
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
