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Enjoy the perfect holiday appetizer or snack with these quick and easy-to-make loaded sweet potato rounds. Baked into caramelized perfection, then topped with the ultimate flavor combination — cranberry sauce and goat cheese!
save this recipe!You’ll find lots of results if you look up the duo of cranberries and sweet potatoes. Many of these are different salad and casserole variations, and the majority have rave reviews! The people have spoken: cranberries and sweet potatoes are a hit.
So in classic give-the-people-more-of-what-they-like fashion, we’re making these decked out loaded sweet potato rounds. They’re the perfect savory and sweet pairing, and we’re adding in some goat cheese for extra creaminess and flavor.
Holy moly, these things are good. They’ll make the perfect snack or appetizer this holiday season!
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Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients. Jump to the recipe card for the full quantities.
- Sweet Potatoes: These work best because their natural sweetness is the perfect contrast to the tangy sauce. Yams work great too.
- Basics: You’ll need olive oil, salt, and pepper to season and roast the sweet potatoes.
- Goat Cheese: This great cheese is mild enough to let the other flavors shine. You could also use feta or cream cheese with a dash of lemon juice.
- Milk: This is just to thin out the goat cheese so feel free to use any kind of milk you like.
- Cranberry Sauce: I like to use my homemade cranberry sauce but store bought works too.
- Pepitas: Finish these bites off with a little crunch.
How to make Loaded sweet potato rounds
Here’s an overview of how to make the rounds. Jump to the recipe card for the full instructions.
Step 1: Prep the Potatoes
Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (176°C). Cut sweet potatoes into rounds. Brush each side of the discs with olive oil (you’ll need about 2 tablespoons total) and arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the discs with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and a pinch of pepper.
Step 2: Bake the Potatoes
Bake for 10 minutes, or until fork tender.
Step 3: Prepare the Goat Cheese
Meanwhile, prepare the goat cheese by whisking together 4 oz of soft goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of milk. Combine until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Rounds
Let the potatoes cool slightly, and then top each disc with a dollop of whipped goat cheese, a spoonful of cranberry sauce, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pepitas.
crunchier potato rounds
Like crispier sweet potatoes? If you’re in the mood for some crunchier loaded rounds, you can do one (or both) of the following:
- Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, past the point of fork tender.
- After cutting the rounds, let them soak in water for an hour or two to remove excess starch.
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Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese and Cranberries
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, 30 mL
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 4 oz soft goat cheese, 113 g
- 2 Tbsp milk, 30 mL
- 1 cup cranberry sauce, click for recipe
- To serve: pepitas
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Cut sweet potato crosswise into round discs, about ¼ inch thick. Brush each side with oil and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake for 20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Goat Cheese: Meanwhile, whisk together goat cheese and milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Let potatoes cool slightly, then top each with a dollop of whipped goat cheese, a spoonful of cranberry sauce, and a sprinkle of pepitas.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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These look great, but the potatoes seem thick than 1/4-inch. 3/8ths maybe, not 1/2-inch. Did you measure these ao just eyeball them? (Sorry, I’m a little OCD about things like this!) It still looks yummy!
We just eyeball them! Aim for somewhere between 1/4 to 1/2 inch (thinner = less cooking time).
Hi!
Your recipes are always so delicious. Really; not just saying that. Thank you for taking the time to experiment and share 🙂
I have pet goats, and after having billy goats, I can’t get near goat milk products anymore. Anyone with billies will understand…yuck.
Do you have a different cheese recommendation for this recipe? Thank you so much!
Aw, thanks Jenny! Feta cheese would be great here. Otherwise, you could do cream cheese and drizzle on a dash of lemon juice to replicate the tanginess.
I have one word….YUM