Description
These Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful combination of crunchy exterior and tender, sweet interior, enhanced by a rich, creamy herb butter. Each bite bursts with a savory flavor profile, thanks to the aromatic herbs and the nutty essence of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 large, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons, for tossing
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, to taste
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Fresh Herbs: 2 tablespoons each of chopped parsley and thyme
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the herb butter by mixing softened butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme in a bowl until well combined.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the sweet potato bites warm, topped with a dollop of the creamy herb butter.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the sweet potatoes and herb butter a day in advance. Store the sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge and the herb butter in the freezer.
- Storage: Leftover sweet potato bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free version, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan and vegan butter for the herb butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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