Name: Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese and Cranberries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
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

Enjoy the perfect holiday appetizer or snack with these Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds. Baked into caramelized perfection then topped with the ultimate flavor combination — cranberry sauce and goat cheese!

Cranberries and sweet potatoes. It’s a pairing that in theory doesn’t sound like it would work. The reality is quite opposite.

If you look up the duo you’ll find lots of results. 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!

A close up view detailing the texture and and toppings on loaded sweet potato rounds

How to make Loaded sweet potato rounds

To make this recipe we’ll start by prepping and baking the potatoes. From there we’ll prepare the goat cheese mixture and cranberry sauce, and then it’s time for assembly!

Step 1: Prep the potatoes
Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (176°C). Cut 2 medium sweet potatoes crosswise into ¼ inch thick round disks. 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.

Two sweet potatoes sitting side by side, one of which is partially sliced to demonstrate the appropriate thickness of the rounds

Step 2: Bake the potatoes
Bake for 10 minutes, or until fork tender.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper and a single layer of sweet potato slices

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.

For the cranberry sauce, you will need about 1 cup total. Here’s a delicious homemade cranberry sauce recipe.

A close up view detailing the texture of loaded sweet potato rounds

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:

After cutting the rounds, let them soak in water for an hour or two to remove excess starch.
Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, past the point of fork tender.

Three assembled sweet potato rounds on a white plate surrounded by various ingredients

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