Description
Roasted sweet potato rounds with honey and feta are the easy appetizer everyone raves about—crisp edges, tender centers, creamy-salty feta, fresh herbs, and a glossy honey drizzle. Make-ahead friendly and perfect for holidays or game nights.
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes (3 medium), scrubbed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Olive oil (2 1/2 tbsp)
Kosher salt (1 tsp)
Black pepper (1/2 tsp)
Smoked paprika (1 tsp, optional)
Feta cheese (4 oz, block feta, crumbled)
Honey (2–3 tbsp)
Fresh thyme leaves (1–2 tsp) or chopped rosemary (1 tsp) or chopped parsley (2 tsp)
Optional: pepitas or chopped pistachios (2 tbsp)
Optional: red pepper flakes (pinch)
Optional: flaky salt (pinch)
Optional: lemon wedge (for a squeeze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line 1–2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds. Keep slices as even as possible for consistent roasting.
3. In a large bowl, toss rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until lightly coated.
4. Arrange rounds in a single layer with space between each piece (use two pans if needed). Flip rounds so both sides are lightly oiled.
5. Roast for 15 minutes, then flip each round.
6. Roast an additional 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are fork-tender.
7. Transfer rounds to a serving platter (or keep on the tray). While warm, sprinkle with crumbled feta.
8. Drizzle honey over the top (start with 2 tbsp, add more to taste).
9. Finish with thyme (or your herb of choice). Add nuts, red pepper flakes, and/or flaky salt if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Slice thickness matters: aim for 1/2-inch for crisp edges + tender centers.
Don’t crowd the pan—crowding causes steaming and soggy rounds.
Honey is a finishing move: drizzle after roasting so it doesn’t burn.
Make-ahead: roast rounds up to 24 hours ahead, chill, then reheat at 400°F for 8–10 minutes and top right before serving.
Storage: keep rounds and toppings separate; rounds last up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freezing: freeze roasted rounds (no toppings) up to 2 months; reheat at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, then add feta + honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rounds
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg