Honey Roasted Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Stacks with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
These Honey Roasted Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Stacks are a delicious holiday appetizer featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and crunchy walnuts. Finished with honey and fresh herbs, they're an elegant and flavorful addition to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special dinner.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Vegetable peeler
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Small frying pan
- Serving plates
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 200 g soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for topping
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme
- Chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into slices approximately 1 cm thick.
- Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- In a bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, thyme, and parsley. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the honey, fresh thyme, and chili flakes, if desired. Remove from the heat.
- Place one roasted sweet potato slice on a serving plate and spread a layer of goat cheese filling over it.
- Add another sweet potato slice and repeat until you have 3-4 layers.
- Top with the sun-dried tomato and walnut mixture. Drizzle with honey and olive oil and garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 15 g
