Cranberry Jalapeño Sweet Potato Stacks (Printable)

Zesty cranberry-jalapeño dip tops stacked sweet potato rounds, finished with creamy cheese and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potato Base

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

05 - 1 cup fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
06 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Toppings

13 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled, or goat cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast sweet potato rounds for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are tender and lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a food processor, pulse cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, honey, lime juice, and salt until finely chopped but not puréed.
05 - Transfer the cranberry mixture to a bowl and thoroughly blend in the softened cream cheese.
06 - Place a spoonful of dip on each sweet potato round, add a second round on top, spoon more dip, and finish with crumbled cheese and herbs.
07 - Serve the stacks immediately or chill up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Colorful and festive presentation
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Contains dairy from cream cheese and feta: substitute with vegan options if needed
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free: always verify ingredient packaging if allergies are present
03 -
  • Add a pinch of ground cumin to the dip for extra depth
  • If prepping ahead, keep the dip chilled and assemble stacks just before serving
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