Description
A savory-sweet appetizer featuring crispy smashed sweet potatoes topped with melted brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy spicy honey walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until tender.
- Remove sweet potatoes from oven and use a fork or masher to gently smash each round flat. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy edges form.
- While sweet potatoes bake, combine walnuts, honey, and cayenne pepper in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring until walnuts are coated and toasted. Set aside.
- Top each smashed sweet potato with a slice of brie and return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with dried cranberries and spicy honey walnuts. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.