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Sweetpotato Goat Cheese Bites

These Sweetpotato Goat Cheese Bites are the perfect light and flavorful start to your Thanksgiving meal. With creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, crunchy pecans, and tart cranberries, each bite captures the heart of fall in one beautiful, wholesome appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Holiday, Homestead
Keyword goat cheese bites, healthy fall recipes, holiday recipes, sweetpotato appetizer, Thanksgiving appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Sweetpotatoes
  • 2 tbsp Coconut or olive oil spray
  • 1 tsp Seasoned salt
  • 5 ounces Goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp Honey, divided
  • 1/4 cup Chopped candied or toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1 tbsp Fresh basil, sliced thinly, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice sweetpotatoes into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Lightly spray both sides with oil and sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.
  • In a small bowl, mix goat cheese and 1 tablespoon honey until creamy and smooth.
  • Spread a small amount of goat cheese mixture onto each roasted sweetpotato round.
  • Top with pecans and cranberries, then drizzle with remaining honey.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Substitute cream cheese or ricotta for a milder flavor.
  • Use local honey for a true farm-to-table touch.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon or smoked paprika for extra warmth.
  • Make ahead by roasting the sweetpotato slices earlier in the day; assemble just before serving.