Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds

Honey feta sweet potato rounds are my kind of appetizer when hosting people or putting together a festive snack board. The combo of creamy feta tangy honey and earthy roasted sweet potatoes is always a crowd-pleaser. You can dress this up for a holiday table or keep it simple for weeknight cravings and it never disappoints.

I made this for our New Year’s Eve get together last year and every single round disappeared before the main course. Now it is the snack my sister demands every time she visits.

Gather Your Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes: sliced into half-inch rounds these roast up with caramelized edges pick ones that feel heavy for their size and have smooth skin
• Olive oil: for even roasting and richer flavor grab a bold extra-virgin if you can
• Salt: to enhance the natural sweetness of the potatoes go for kosher or sea salt for best flavor
• Black pepper: gives a touch of gentle heat use freshly ground if possible
• Feta cheese: crumbles add tanginess and creamy contrast to sweet potatoes buy block feta and crumble for fresher taste
• Honey: for a lush sticky finish local honey will give you the most flavorful drizzle
• Fresh thyme leaves: add a savory fresh note use lemon thyme if you spot it at the farmers market
• Balsamic glaze (optional): for a shiny extra-special finish use aged balsamic reduced to a syrup for best results

How to Make It

Prepare Sweet Potatoes:

Peel your sweet potatoes carefully then slice them into uniform half-inch thick rounds. A consistent size helps every piece roast evenly and makes for a pretty platter.

Season:

Place the sweet potato rounds into a large bowl drizzle in the olive oil and sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Toss with your hands or a spatula until each piece is glossy and well coated.

Preheat Oven:

Set your oven to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit or two hundred degrees Celsius. Give it time to come up to temperature for the most reliable roasting.

Arrange:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup. Lay out sweet potato rounds so they are in a single layer with a little space between each for good caramelization.

Roast:

Slide the tray onto a middle oven rack and roast for twenty to twenty five minutes. Flip each round halfway through so both sides turn golden and you get those tempting crisp edges. Check doneness by piercing a round with a fork—it should slide in easily.

Cool Slightly:

After roasting let the sweet potato rounds cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. This helps set their texture and keeps the feta from melting too quickly in the next step.

Top:

Scatter crumbled feta cheese evenly over the warm rounds. The gentle heat wilts the cheese just a little which makes it extra creamy.

Drizzle:

Drizzle honey in thin streams over every piece so you get sweetness in every bite. You can use a spoon or a squeeze bottle for better control.

Add Optional Toppings:

Sprinkle fresh chopped thyme over the rounds for aroma and color. If you love extra crunch finish with some chopped walnuts or pecans.

Balsamic Glaze:

If using balsamic glaze add a neat swirl over the top of the rounds now for tangy shine.

Serve:

Arrange on a serving dish while still warm and enjoy.

Nothing beats the way honey and feta mingle on a hot roasted sweet potato—those bubbling golden edges are my favorite bite. The first time I made these with my niece she giggled at the honey drips and declared this was better than dessert.

Flavor Boosters

Slice sweet potatoes as evenly as possible so all rounds finish roasting at the same time. Do not skimp on seasoning because sweet potatoes crave a little salt to balance their earthiness. Serve these while still warm for a contrast of creamy cheese and crisp edges.

Serving Suggestions

These are perfect alongside roast chicken or grilled salmon or as a festive starter for any dinner. Try stacking two rounds with extra feta for a more filling appetizer or serve with a salad of bitter greens for a light meal. For parties set out with toothpicks for easy grabbing.

Creative Twists

A few friends have made these with purple sweet potatoes or Japanese satsumaimo for fun color. One reader reported their toddler who claims to hate veggies gobbled these in minutes with sticky honey fingers.

For a party or potluck double the batch and layer on a big platter so people can grab and go with ease.

Common Questions About This Recipe

→ Can these sweet potato rounds be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can roast the sweet potato rounds in advance and reheat them before adding toppings to serve warm.

→ What nuts can I use for extra crunch?

Chopped walnuts or pecans are excellent options to sprinkle over the rounds for added texture.

→ Is there a substitute for feta cheese?

Goat cheese can be used as an alternative to feta, offering a creamy and tangy flavor.

→ How do I know when the sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted?

The rounds should be tender and slightly browned, easily pierced with a fork for best results.

→ Can I skip the balsamic glaze?

Absolutely. The dish is delicious with or without balsamic. The glaze simply adds a tangy sweetness.