Sweet Potato Bites (Mary)

By á-51

Cranberry, Pecan, and goat cheese sweet potato bites

Ingredients

• 1 pound 2 inch diameter sweet potato (room temp)
• 2 1/2 tsp evoo
• salt and pepper
• 4 oz softened goat cheese
• 2 tbs milk
• 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• honey

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425.
scrub sweet potatoes an slice into 1/4 inch rounds.
In a large bowl, toss together sweet potatoes, , 2/12 tsp evoo and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange in a single layer on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes on each side or until tender.
Using a whisk or mixer with a whisk attachment, whip 4 oz of softened goat cheese, 2 tbs milk, 1 tsp of finely chopped rosemary and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and fluffy. Spoon approximately 1/2 tsp goat cheese mixture onto each sweet potato round. Top with 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans and 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Drizzle with honey. serve warm or eat at room temp. Makes 24.