Description
Crispy cheesy sweet potato bites offer a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that elevate classic appetizers. Hearty potatoes combined with melted cheese create an irresistible snack perfect for gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously wash and scrub sweet potatoes to eliminate any surface dirt, ensuring pristine ingredients for culinary creation.
- Slicing Technique: Expertly cut potatoes into uniform, wafer-thin rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick, guaranteeing consistent texture and optimal crispiness.
- Moisture Elimination: Thoroughly blot potato slices with paper towels to remove excess liquid, creating the perfect foundation for golden, crisp edges.
- Seasoning Ritual: Artfully distribute olive oil across potato rounds, then generously sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, massaging seasonings to achieve complete coverage.
- Roasting Performance: Arrange potato slices in a single, uncrowded layer on a baking sheet, then roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform caramelization and crispness.
- Cheese Transformation: Immediately after initial roasting, crown each potato round with a lavish layer of shredded cheese, returning to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Finishing Touch: Elegantly transfer crispy cheesy bites to a serving platter, adorning with freshly chopped chives or green onions to elevate both visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Serving Wisdom: Allow potato bites to rest briefly, permitting cheese to set and preventing potential mouth burns, then serve while maintaining maximum crispiness and warmth.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Remove excess water from sweet potato rounds using paper towels to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Uniform Slicing Technique: Use a sharp mandoline or chef’s knife to create consistent 1/4-inch thick slices, ensuring even cooking and perfect crunch.
- Strategic Spacing: Avoid overcrowding baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, which helps potatoes crisp up instead of steaming.
- Cheese Selection Hack: Choose melting cheeses like sharp cheddar or gruyère for best flavor and optimal golden, bubbly coverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg