Cranberry Jalapeño Sweet Potato Stacks (Printable)

Layers of sweet potato, cranberry jalapeño, creamy cheese, and herbs—perfect for snacking or holiday gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

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

→ Topping

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

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Arrange slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through, until tender and lightly golden. Let cool slightly after removing from the oven.
04 - In a food processor, pulse cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, honey, lime juice, and salt until finely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the softened cream cheese until well combined.
05 - Place a spoonful of cranberry jalapeño dip on half of the roasted sweet potato rounds. Top with a second round to form stacks, add a little more dip, and finish each with crumbled feta and chopped herbs.
06 - Arrange stacks on a serving plate. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright, festive flavors and colors for holiday gatherings
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free and easy to make ahead
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, feta/goat cheese)
  • Recipe is gluten-free as written: check cheese labels if allergies are a concern
03 -
  • Stack sweet potatoes with dip shortly before serving for best texture
  • Use vegan cheese to make this appetizer fully plant-based
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