Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Crostini
Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Crostini is an elegant yet simple appetizer featuring roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, and crisp baguette slices. Perfect for holiday parties, fall gatherings, or easy entertaining, these crostini are flavorful, beautiful, and easy to prep ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 20 crostini
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Roasting, Toasting
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 oz goat cheese, softened
- Optional toppings:
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Arrange baguette slices on a separate baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with a spoonful of roasted sweet potatoes.
- If desired, drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze and garnish with chopped herbs.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Mash sweet potatoes slightly for a smoother topping.
- Add crushed pecans or pomegranate seeds for texture and color.
- Mix lemon zest into goat cheese for a bright flavor twist.
- Use gluten-free baguette or crackers for a gluten-free option.
- Assemble just before serving to keep the crostini crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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