Description
These Sweet and Savory Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey Feta make a perfect appetizer combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with creamy whipped feta, honey drizzle, and fresh herbs for a delightful flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Whipped Feta
- 6 oz feta cheese (block style preferred)
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 2–3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (parsley, mint, or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure sweet potato rounds won’t stick and for easy cleanup.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet for even roasting.
- Roast: Bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Then flip each round and roast for another 10–15 minutes until they are tender and the edges are caramelized and slightly crispy.
- Make Whipped Feta: In a food processor, combine feta cheese, softened cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add milk or cream gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
- Assemble: Once the sweet potato rounds are roasted and slightly cooled, top each round with a dollop of the whipped feta mixture.
- Drizzle & Garnish: Drizzle honey over the whipped feta-topped sweet potato rounds and sprinkle fresh chopped herbs such as parsley, mint, or thyme on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lower-fat option in the whipped feta.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred level of sweetness.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or mint can be swapped according to availability or taste preferences.
- These rounds can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; reheat slightly before serving if preferred warm.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato seasoning mix.
