Description
These Sweet Potato Rounds with Brie, Cranberry & Pecans combine tender, roasted sweet potatoes with creamy melted brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans for a perfect savory-sweet appetizer or snack. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Toppings
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced or crumbled
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare sweet potato rounds: Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and evenly season with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Initial baking: Bake the sweet potato rounds for 15-18 minutes until they are tender and slightly browned, ensuring they are cooked through and have a pleasant texture.
- Add toppings: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top each sweet potato round with a slice or crumble of brie cheese, a few cranberries, and a sprinkle of chopped pecans to add creaminess, tartness, and crunch.
- Melt brie and soften cranberries: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the brie cheese is melted and the cranberries soften slightly, melding the flavors beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the Sweet Potato Rounds warm as a delicious appetizer or snack and enjoy the perfect combination of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy elements.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for a tart burst or frozen cranberries for convenience—either works well.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some fresh thyme or rosemary on top before baking the second time.
- These rounds are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sweet potato rounds, brie cheese appetizer, cranberry pecan topping, roasted sweet potatoes, easy party snacks
