Save Layers of tender roasted sweet potato slices topped with a zesty cranberry jalapeño dip, finished with creamy cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect as a festive appetizer or side dish.
I loved serving these stacks at last year's holiday gathering: everyone enjoyed the pop of tart cranberry with sweet potato and the gentle heat from jalapeño. They disappeared quickly, even among the kids!
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
- Sea Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Fresh Cranberries: 1 cup (or thawed frozen)
- Jalapeño: 1, seeded and finely chopped
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Green Onions: 2, sliced
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 2 tbsp
- Fresh Lime Juice: 1 tbsp
- Salt: 1/8 tsp
- Cream Cheese: 1/4 cup, softened
- Feta Cheese: 1/4 cup, crumbled (or goat cheese)
- Fresh Parsley or Cilantro: 2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- Prep and Roast Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Make Cranberry Jalapeño Dip:
- In a food processor, pulse cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, honey, lime juice, and salt until finely chopped but not puréed. Transfer to a bowl and stir in softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Assemble Stacks:
- Place a spoonful of cranberry jalapeño dip on each sweet potato round. Stack a second round on top, add more dip, and finish with a sprinkle of feta and fresh herbs.
- Serve:
- Serve right away, or chill stacks up to 2 hours before serving.
Save My sister and I laughed when we realized just how quickly these stacks disappeared from the holiday table. They made a memorable start to our family feast and are now requested every year!
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, sharp knife, food processor, mixing bowls, spatula or spoon
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, feta/goat cheese). Recipe is gluten-free. Always check labels for processed cheese and cream cheese if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information (per stack)
Calories: 110, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 2 g
Save For a stunning touch, garnish with a few extra cranberries and cilantro on top. Enjoy these vibrant stacks at your next gathering!