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A thick, roasted orange sweet potato round with caramelized, slightly charred edges topped with melted gooey white brie cheese for Holiday Appetizers.
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Holiday Appetizers: Roasted Sweet Potato & Brie Bites

These stunning holiday appetizers feature thick, caramelized roasted sweet potato rounds topped with gooey melted white brie, plump glossy cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh rosemary.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large orange sweet potatoes (yams) Scrubbed, skin on, cut into 3/4-inch (2cm) rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin (30ml)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (3g)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper Freshly cracked (1g)
  • 8 oz brie cheese Rind on, sliced into small squares (225g)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries Whole (50g)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup Pure maple syrup (15ml)
  • 1/4 cup pecans Roughly chopped (30g)
  • 12 sprigs fresh rosemary Small delicate sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Rimmed Baking Sheet Essential for high heat roasting to achieve charred edges.
  • 1 Small dry skillet Used for toasting the pecans.

Method
 

Making the Appetizers
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash your sweet potatoes thoroughly and slice them into thick, 3/4-inch (2cm) rounds.
  2. Toss the rounds with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the centers are fork-tender and the edges are caramelized and slightly charred.
  3. Place roughly chopped pecans into a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until they turn a toasted brown color. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. In a small bowl, combine whole fresh cranberries with maple syrup. Microwave for 15-20 seconds and toss gently to coat until they are plump and glossy.
  5. Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven. Top each round with a slice of brie cheese, leaving the rind visible. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts into a gooey white pool.
  6. Nestle exactly three plump, glossy red cranberries into the warm cheese of each bite. Scatter with toasted pecans and rest a single delicate sprig of fresh rosemary across the top. Serve warm on a matte dark grey ceramic plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalProtein: 4gFat: 8gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do not slice the sweet potatoes thinner than 3/4-inch (2cm).
Do not overheat the cranberries or they will burst.
Keyword Brie cheese appetizer,holiday appetizers,sweet potato bites

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