Sweet potatoes contain 400% more beta-carotene than carrots, which is why these bites glow orange under kitchen lights.
Sweet Potato Cheese Bites
Get ready to fall in love with these irresistible Sweet Potato Cheese Bites! Packed with creamy cheese and the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, these delightful morsels are perfect for snacking or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whip them up in no time and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 1/4 cup of sweet potato puree (300 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 4 tablespoons of melted butter (56 g)
- 1/3-1/2 cup grated cheese (79.2-120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 2 cups of flour (AP, Shole Wheat or Spelt work great!) (250 g)AP, Shole Wheat or Spelt work great
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 2
Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F until fork-tender (45-60 minutes) then let them cool completely before mashing - hot sweet potatoes create steam that makes the mixture too wet and prevents proper binding.technique425°F, 45-60 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of sweet potato to cheese by weight, and add binding agents like egg or breadcrumbs at 10-15% of the sweet potato weight to prevent the bites from falling apart during baking.ingredient2:1 ratio, 10-15% binders
- ✓Chill the formed bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking - this firms up the mixture and helps maintain shape as the exterior sets before the interior fully heats through.timing30 minutes
- ✓Bake on a preheated baking stone or inverted sheet pan at 375°F instead of 350°F to create immediate bottom heat that forms a crust, preventing sticking and ensuring crispy exteriors.equipment375°F
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch or potato starch per cup of mashed sweet potato to absorb excess moisture and create a firmer texture that holds together when bitten.ingredient1-2 tablespoons per cup
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sweet potatoes contain 400% more beta-carotene than carrots, which is why these bites glow orange under kitchen lights.
Sweet Potato Cheese Bites
Get ready to fall in love with these irresistible Sweet Potato Cheese Bites! Packed with creamy cheese and the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, these delightful morsels are perfect for snacking or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whip them up in no time and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 1/4 cup of sweet potato puree (300 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 4 tablespoons of melted butter (56 g)
- 1/3-1/2 cup grated cheese (79.2-120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 2 cups of flour (AP, Shole Wheat or Spelt work great!) (250 g)AP, Shole Wheat or Spelt work great
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 2
Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F until fork-tender (45-60 minutes) then let them cool completely before mashing - hot sweet potatoes create steam that makes the mixture too wet and prevents proper binding.technique425°F, 45-60 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of sweet potato to cheese by weight, and add binding agents like egg or breadcrumbs at 10-15% of the sweet potato weight to prevent the bites from falling apart during baking.ingredient2:1 ratio, 10-15% binders
- ✓Chill the formed bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking - this firms up the mixture and helps maintain shape as the exterior sets before the interior fully heats through.timing30 minutes
- ✓Bake on a preheated baking stone or inverted sheet pan at 375°F instead of 350°F to create immediate bottom heat that forms a crust, preventing sticking and ensuring crispy exteriors.equipment375°F
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch or potato starch per cup of mashed sweet potato to absorb excess moisture and create a firmer texture that holds together when bitten.ingredient1-2 tablespoons per cup