RECIPE: This Sweet Potato Appetizer Will Be a Hit This Holiday Season
Entertaining this New Year’s Eve or celebrating Kwanza? We’ve got the perfect appetizer that is sure to dazzle your friends and is guaranteed to add a bit of Disney magic to your festivities. D23, Disney’s official Fan Club, recently shared a Sweet Potato Appetizer recipe and we’re super excited about passing this deliciousness on to you. Best of all, this treat can be prepared sweet or savory depending on your preferences!
Let’s get cooking shall we!?
INGREDIENTS FOR SWEET APPETIZER:
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsps coconut oil
- Maple syrup or honey
- Candied walnuts
- Dried cranberries
- Large sweet potato
INGREDIENTS FOR SAVORY APPETIZER:
- 2 tsps olive oil
- Sea salt flakes
- Goat cheese
- Dried cranberries
- Roasted walnuts
- Large sweet potato
SPECIAL EQUIPTMENT:
- Mickey-shaped cookie cutter
QUICK TIP:
If using the Mickey Cookie Cutter you need to make sure that your sweet potato has a big enough circumference to use it! You may want to bring the Cookie Cutter with you to the grocery store!
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash the sweet potato and peel the skin if desired. Slice rounds approximately 1/4” thickness. Try to cut them all the same thickness. If desired, use the cutter to cut out the shapes.
For the Sweet Version:
- Mix the coconut oil and cinnamon and tumble in a bowl to coat.
For the Savory Version:
- Use the olive oil and tumble in bowl to coat.
For Both Versions:
- Arrange on a greased or silicone-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip over and continue baking for about 8 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve the rounds with your choice of sweet or savory toppings, listed above.
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