These Sweet Potato Rounds with Brie, Cranberry & Pecans are a beautiful balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Roasted sweet potato slices are topped with creamy melted Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of honey for an elegant appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Rounds:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Brie Layer:
- 8 oz (225 g) Brie cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Cranberry & Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Roast Until Tender
Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each round and continue roasting for 10–12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized around the edges.
3. Melt the Brie
Top each roasted sweet potato round with a piece of Brie cheese. Return the baking sheet to the oven for 3–4 minutes, just until the Brie becomes soft and begins to melt.
4. Add the Cranberry Topping
Spoon a small amount of whole berry cranberry sauce onto each round. Sprinkle evenly with the toasted pecans, fresh thyme leaves, and orange zest.
5. Garnish and Serve
Lightly drizzle each bite with honey. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33–36 minutes
- Total Time: 48–51 minutes
- Servings: 6
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
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