Description
A perfect side dish or appetizer: roasted sweet potatoes are smashed and topped with creamy melted brie, tart dried cranberries, and a spicy honey walnut crunch. Savory, sweet, and spicy all in one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- For the Topping:
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced into small pieces
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and prick each a few times with a fork. Roast for 45-60 minutes until very tender when pierced.
- Remove from oven and let cool just enough to handle. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).
- Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently press each sweet potato to flatten into a disc about 1/2-inch thick. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Return to oven and roast for 10 minutes, then flip carefully and roast another 10 minutes until edges are crispy.
- While potatoes bake, prepare the walnut topping: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast walnut halves until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add honey and cayenne, stir to coat, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Remove sweet potato discs from oven. Immediately top each with pieces of Brie cheese and a sprinkle of dried cranberries. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until Brie is melted.
- Transfer to a serving platter. Top with spicy honey walnuts and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute the Brie with Camembert or even a soft goat cheese. For a milder heat, reduce the cayenne to 1/8 teaspoon. The sweet potatoes can be roasted a day ahead and smashed just before serving; simply reheat in the oven before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Protein: 10 g