Description
Cheesy sweet potato bites deliver a mouthwatering combination of crispy edges and gooey center. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this appetizer perfect for gatherings and snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes (medium, peeled and grated)
- ½ cup (120 ml) cheddar cheese (shredded, or mozzarella)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps green onions (chopped, optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing or spraying)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously cleanse sweet potatoes, eliminating all surface debris, then slice into precise, uniform 1/4-inch rounds to ensure consistent texture and even cooking.
- Seasoning Technique: In a generous mixing bowl, thoroughly coat potato rounds with olive oil, then dredge each slice through a zesty mixture of breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika, pressing gently to secure the flavorful coating.
- Baking Process: Strategically arrange seasoned potato rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing to prevent moisture accumulation and promote crisp exteriors, then roast in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Cheese Enhancement: Midway through baking, flip the rounds to achieve balanced golden-brown coloration, then during the final moments, sprinkle shredded cheese to create a luxurious melted topping.
- Finishing Touch: Allow the potato bites to rest briefly after removing from the oven, enabling the cheese to set and the texture to reach peak crunchiness, then garnish with fresh chopped herbs for an elegant presentation and burst of aromatic flavor.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Use a sharp mandoline or steady knife to create consistently thin rounds, ensuring even cooking and crispy texture.
- Prevent Moisture: Pat sweet potato slices completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Coating Technique: Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto potato slices, creating a thick, even layer that adheres well and delivers a satisfying crunch.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Watch carefully during final cheese-melting stage to prevent burning, removing from oven when cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg