Sweet Potato Rounds with Brie, Cranberries, and Pecans Recipe
These Sweet Potato Rounds are a delightful and elegant appetizer featuring roasted sweet potato slices topped with creamy melted brie, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Garnished with fresh herbs, they offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, ideal for holiday parties or a special snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 rounds (serves 6-8 as appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 6 oz brie cheese, sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped or whole for garnish
- Optional: fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Wash, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet ensuring they don’t overlap for even roasting.
- Season and roast: Drizzle the sweet potato rounds with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently on the tray to coat each slice evenly. Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the rounds halfway through, until they are tender and have a light caramelized color.
- Add brie cheese: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place a slice of brie cheese on each sweet potato round. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted beautifully without browning excessively.
- Top and serve: Take the sweet potato rounds out of the oven and immediately spoon dried cranberries and sprinkle toasted pecans on each one. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired. Serve the rounds warm to enjoy the combination of melted cheese and sweet toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- For a vegan version, replace brie with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- These rounds can be made ahead and briefly reheated before serving.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; a pinch of cinnamon can be added for extra warmth.
Keywords: sweet potato rounds, brie, appetizer, roasted sweet potatoes, holiday appetizer, dried cranberries, toasted pecans
