Most years when it comes to Thanksgiving, I love a traditional menu filled with everyone’s favorites. I try to include all the classics, but this year things feel different. I’m having fun testing out some not-so-typical holiday recipes. As far as sides go, we all love my sweet potato casserole (no marshmallows for us though). But I can’t lie, I love these crispy sweet potato bites even more. They’re so good. And while my photos aren’t perfect, I hope I’ve at least managed to convey their deliciousness. Everyone loved these bites and has been requesting them ever since I made them. I’m excited to share them with family over the next few weeks!! The idea was pretty simple. I wanted to recreate fried sweet potato bites, but baked bites instead of fried, I hate to fry. I knew that we’d all have tons of sweet potatoes on hand this week. And I knew that some of you might be looking for last-minute appetizers + sides! So here we are! I created the recipe and they turned out delicious. The secret is the extra parmesan on top!
Here are the details
These are pretty easy and even kind of fun to make! I start by cooking the potatoes. I do this either on a pan in the oven or the instant pot. Either option is great! If you have leftover cooked potatoes, you can definitely use those up too!! The only reason this recipe isn’t quicker is that the potatoes take some time to bake. The actual hands-on time is really not too bad! Once the potatoes are cooked, peel away the flesh and mash the potatoes with a mix of Parmesan and manchego cheese. You can use all Parmesan if you don’t have Manchego, but I really love the mix! Form the sweet potatoes into balls and roll them through the seasoned Panko bread crumbs. I like to season the crumbs with paprika and cayenne, the combo is delish! Don’t stress about the shape of these bites, the shape really isn’t that important! You just want to make sure you bake them until crispy. While they bake, I melt butter together with garlic and thyme. Then, mix the remaining Parmesan with sage and chili flakes. As soon as the bites come out of the oven, drizzle the butter over each bite and sprinkle with Parmesan. Do this while the bites are warm…this is key! The warmth will melt the cheese and give you the most delicious bite!!! I think it’s what makes these bites really addicting! These are great as an appetizer, but would also be a fun side dish too for any upcoming holiday gatherings. You can even make them ahead of time!! The outsides of each little bite have some nice crunch. But the insides are sweet and creamy. And the flavors are spot on – spicy, sweet, buttery, and cheesy!! Totally delicious! I hope you’re able to give them a try soon!! Looking for other easy holiday recipes?? Here are my favorites: Pull Apart Garlic Butter Spinach and Artichoke Dip Sliders. Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates 5 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread Mini Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites Lastly, if you make these Crispy Cheesy Sweet Potato Bites, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
