Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Brie, Cranberries & Walnut Crunch
Caramelized sweet potatoes topped with melted brie, tart cranberries, and a crunchy walnut topping make an irresistible side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- For the Topping:
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced into thin wedges
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and caramelized.
- While sweet potatoes roast, prepare the walnut crunch: In a small bowl, mix chopped walnuts, remaining 2 tbsp maple syrup, and melted butter.
- Remove sweet potatoes from oven and top each round with a slice of brie cheese and a sprinkle of dried cranberries.
- Spoon walnut mixture evenly over the top. Return to oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until brie is melted and walnuts are toasted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 8g