Roasted Sweet Potato Mozzarella Bites
A fun and easy way to eat sweet potato. makes a great side dish or fall appetizer. Ready in just 25 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Sweet potatoes
- Oil to coat the sweet potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
Optional garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- parsley or basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF/204ºC. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. Meanwhile, slice the sweet potatoes legthwise and coat them in oil and then season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Place them cut side down onto the parchment lined sheet pan.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the oven and let them roast for 20 minutes.
- Shred the mozzarella and parmesan and set them aside. Once the sweet potatoes are ready, mash then lightly with a fork to break apart the potato and make it easier to scoop. Divide the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses equally between the sweet potatoes and put them back in the oven to broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and browned slightly.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, basil or parsley and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Get blocks of cheese and shred them at home for the best results.
- This recipe is best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16308IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 1mg
