Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole Recipe
Crispy roasted sweet potato slices topped with a flavorful, chunky guacamole blended with corn, black beans, jalapeno, and bacon for a perfect appetizer or snack that’s both colorful and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 – 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean but NOT peeled, sliced 1/4″ thick
- 1 – 2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for greasing pans
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Guacamole Topping
- 3 medium ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup cooked sweet corn
- 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 4 bacon strips, cooked, cooled, and crumbled or finely chopped
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease them with olive oil using a pastry brush to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the oiled baking sheets. Brush the tops with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake the sweet potato slices for 15 to 18 minutes until they are soft, slightly wrinkled, and golden brown on the bottom. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Make Guacamole: Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado lightly with a fork, leaving some texture.
- Mix Guacamole Ingredients: Add cooked sweet corn, black beans, chopped red onion, seeded and chopped tomato, finely chopped jalapenos, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, and fresh lime juice to the mashed avocado. Fold in the crumbled bacon. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste and mix gently.
- Assemble Sweet Potato Bites: Top each slightly cooled sweet potato slice with a dollop of the prepared guacamole.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the sweet potato bites immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not peel the sweet potatoes as the skin adds texture and nutrients.
- The guacamole can be made a few hours in advance, but for best freshness, add bacon just before serving.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with crispy smoked tempeh.
- Use fresh lime juice to enhance the guacamole’s bright flavor.
