Sweet Potato Bites – The Best Holiday Appetizer Revealed!
Sweet Potato Bites are a delicious and healthy holiday appetizer that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory toppings, making them a perfect addition to any festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Boil the sweet potato cubes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a bowl.
- Mix in the shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings like avocado or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg