Description
Sweet Potato Bites With Honey and Feta are a delightful appetizer or side dish featuring roasted sweet potato rounds topped with tangy feta cheese, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of sweet honey. This recipe yields crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside bites that offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, ideal for entertaining or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, or lightly grease the pan to prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking.
- Slice and dry the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes if needed, then slice them into ½-inch thick rounds, aiming for even thickness. Pat the slices dry using a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, which helps them roast instead of steam.
- Season the sweet potato rounds: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Ensure each slice is evenly coated so they crisp up on the edges while remaining tender inside.
- Arrange on the pan and roast: Spread the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each slice. Roast in the preheated oven for 22 to 28 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bottoms are caramelized and the centers are soft.
- Add feta and thyme: While the sweet potatoes roast, crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh thyme. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the feta and thyme evenly over the hot slices.
- Drizzle with honey and serve: Warm the honey in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 to 15 seconds if it is thick, then drizzle it over the sweet potato bites while they are still hot. Serve immediately to enjoy the melty, soft texture and balanced flavors.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the sweet potato slices thoroughly to help achieve crispy edges rather than steamed slices.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and helps prevent sticking.
- You can substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme if fresh is unavailable, but use less as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- These bites work great as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
