Your guests will rave about these Cheesy Sweet Potato Coins! Nutrient-packed sweet potatoes are sliced into coins, roasted in the oven and topped with melted cheddar cheese and chipotle crema. They're the perfect, healthy finger food for entertaining.
With the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards both approaching, I decided to create a healthy appetizer that's perfect for entertaining. These adorable bites definitely fit the bill! I wanted to make a lighter and easier version of one of my favorite party appetizers- potato skins.
My Cheesy Sweet Potato Coins with Chipotle Crema have all the flavor of potato skins with none of the fuss. Plus they're packed with nutrients that are beneficial for your health. This recipe actually won a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Creamery!
Potato Skins Made Healthier
How to Make Sweet Potato Coins
Next, I top the potato coins off with grated cheddar cheese. The cheese adds a punch of flavor as well as a boost of protein and calcium. Finally, I put the coins back in the oven for a few minutes…just long enough to make the cheese super ooey gooey! A dollop of chipotle infused crema, made with Greek-style yogurt, and a garnish of sliced scallions add the perfect finishing touches.
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Recipe
Cheesy Sweet Potato Coins with Chipotle Crema
Equipment
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Coins:
- 1 ½ pounds (about 3 medium) sweet potatoes (choose long, narrow potatoes)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Chipotle Crema:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon minced chipotles in adobo
- ½ teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Wash the potatoes and slice them into ¼-inch slices or "coins." Place them in a bowl and add the oil, cumin, paprika and salt. Toss to combine well. Arrange the potato coins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven 10 minutes, then flip and roast another 10 minutes until tender.
- Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the coins with equal amounts of cheese. Return the tray to the oven and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, make the chipotle crema by mixing the yogurt, chipotles, adobo sauce and lime juice together in a small bowl.
- Arrange the sweet potato coins on a serving platter. Top each with a dollop of chipotle crema. Garnish with scallions.
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| Someone was really excited to "help" mommy with this recipe!
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Emily @ Zen & Spice says
Wow these look so good!! Especially the chipotle crema part 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks Emily! The crema really adds a nice bit of spice.
Dixya says
this looks adorable/delicious/healthy - im sold!
sonaliruder says
Yay! Thanks for stopping by Dixya 🙂
Lyubomira L says
These are super cute, creative and I'm sure delicious! Need to try them soon! Good luck with the contest!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Mira, that's really sweet of you!
ann says
I could eat about 20 of these...they look wonderful, Sonali!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Ann! I think you'd have to fight Pete for them 😉
Farrah says
Yum! <3 This looks amazing, and I love this twist on regular potato skins! I have a sweet potato that's been hanging out on my counter for ages (good thing they seem to last forever!), and I pretty much need this to happen in my life right now. 😀
sonaliruder says
Haha, you better get on this STAT! Thanks doc 🙂
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Wow this is right up my alley. I love cheddar cheese and sweet potatoes! Perfect combo. Can't wait to try these!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Kelley!
Rachael Hartley says
I have both white cheddar and sweet potatoes right now - you inspired my nighttime snack!
sonaliruder says
Perfect! Enjoy Rachael!
Jenny Shea Rawn says
First, your daughter is adorable! Second, these look perfect for Superbowl - or as an any day appetizer actually. So petite and perfectly bite-sized. Yum.
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Jenny! Of course I'm a little biased, but I couldn't agree more 🙂
Nicky Corbishley says
Love these!! I always struggle with healthy buffet/finger foods. Great idea Sonali 🙂
sonaliruder says
I hear ya Nicky! Thanks so much!
Cindy Kerschner says
I see cheese lovers run in your family too! Tasty looking cheesy bites!
sonaliruder says
She definitely takes after her mommy and daddy! Thanks Cindy!
Karli @peasofcake says
Love the idea of sweet potato "coins". Yum!!
sonaliruder says
Yum indeed! Thanks for stopping by, Karli!
Shashi Charles says
This is a BRILLIANT twist on potato skins! Love these little coins - so adorable and fun AND healthy!!!
Good Luck with the contest!
And your little one is just too cute!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Shashi! Good luck to you too my friend 🙂
Alanna says
I could eat sweet potatoes every single day. These are my kind of bites! Loving that crema on top and the Farmhouse cheddar is amazing!
sonaliruder says
I hear ya- I LOVE sweet potatoes too! And isn't that cheddar so good? Thanks Alanna 🙂
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
This is my kind of appetizer!! Sweet potatoes and cheese are my favorite and these coins are just so cute!
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Elizabeth! They are pretty cute (which is probably why my baby couldn't resist them)!
Anna Davis says
These look amazing! The serving says 8-10 servings and 1 serving size is 155 calories so what counts as a serving? 1 coin? Thanks!
sonaliruder says
One serving is about 6-8 coins, depending on how many coins you have (which will depend on how long your potatoes are and how thinly you slice them). You should end up with between 48-60 coins.
Anna Davis says
Awesome!! Thank you so much. I am obsessed with sweet potatoes- I literally eat them every day so this sounds amazing! Thank you 🙂
Lisa Lin says
Love how your child stepped in to help! These sweet potato coins will definitely be a hit at any party!
sonaliruder says
Haha, she always tries to get involved with mommy's cooking! Thanks for stopping by, Lisa!
Ashley C. says
Love these little bites! I probably wouldn't be ble to stop eating them, especially with that Cabot cheese!
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Ashley! I know what you mean, that Cabot cheese is hard to resist 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Cabots Creamery sounds like such an amazing company- Let alone CHEESE!
These look delicious, Sonali- Another ballpark!
sonaliruder says
Yes, they are. Thanks, Arman!
Min Kwon says
I roast sweet potatoes like it's nobody's business (most of the time simply with oil, cinnamon) so this is perfect! You def have me convinced. I shall go the extra mile and top with cheese and the crema!
sonaliruder says
Haha, me too Min! I've never met a roasted sweet potato I didn't like 🙂
Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose says
Yum- these look delicious- and easy to make- a bonus for sure! Also, your little one is super cute.
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Lauren! Yes, they're super easy to make, which is always a plus!