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Sweet Potato Rounds with Blue Cheese, Cranberry & Pecans

These roasted sweet potato rounds topped with creamy blue cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans are the ultimate festive appetizer—sweet, salty, and totally stunning.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 rounds 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed (skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • Optional garnish: honey or balsamic glaze, fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Leave skin on. Try to cut them evenly for uniform roasting.
  3. Arrange rounds on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden at the edges.
  5. Meanwhile, toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring often. Set aside.
  6. Let roasted rounds cool slightly. Top each with a small amount of blue cheese, a few dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
  7. Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh thyme, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use goat cheese or feta if you’re not a fan of blue cheese.
  • Nut-free? Try pumpkin or sunflower seeds instead.
  • Make it dairy-free with plant-based cheese alternatives.
  • For a sweet variation, add brown sugar and cinnamon before roasting and skip the cheese.
  • These are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a cozy snack.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 rounds
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: sweet potato appetizers, holiday bites, fall snacks, vegetarian finger food