Irresistible Honey Feta Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
These Irresistible Honey Feta Sweet Potato Bites are a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, featuring roasted sweet potato rounds topped with tangy feta cheese, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey. This easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish combines a crispy edge with a tender interior and delightful flavor contrasts, making it ideal for gatherings or a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for roasting the sweet potatoes perfectly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the sweet potato slices from sticking during roasting.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and sliced sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Brush both sides of the sweet potato slices with olive oil and then sprinkle evenly with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
- Roast: Roast the sweet potato rounds in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure they become fork-tender and develop a golden brown exterior.
- Transfer to Serving Platter: Once roasted, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and place them on a serving platter while still warm.
- Add Toppings: Generously sprinkle each sweet potato round with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh thyme to add creaminess and aromatic freshness.
- Drizzle Honey: Evenly drizzle honey over the sweet potato bites to introduce a sweet contrast that complements the savory and tangy elements.
- Serve: Serve the honey feta sweet potato bites warm or at room temperature for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can broil the sweet potatoes for an additional 1-2 minutes after roasting, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with rosemary or oregano for a different flavor profile.
- Use pure honey for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated in the oven before serving.
- For a vegan option, replace feta with a plant-based cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
