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Sweet Potato Rounds with Cinnamon Cream Cheese, school snacks recipes easy
Brittany Stage

Sweet Potato Rounds with Cinnamon Cream Cheese

Oven-roasted sweet potato rounds topped with a simple honey-cinnamon cream cheese spread. They come together in about thirty minutes and make a warm, naturally sweet after-school snack that is easy to batch ahead.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed, unpeeled, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey plus more to taste
  • 1 pinch fine salt for the cream cheese mixture

Equipment

  • rimmed baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • sharp chef's knife
  • small mixing bowl
  • fork or hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps the rounds from sticking and makes cleanup easy.
  2. Slice each sweet potato into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. If one end of the potato is noticeably wider than the other, cut those larger rounds in half so every piece is a similar size and cooks at the same rate.
  3. Place the rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over them, sprinkle with kosher salt, and toss gently to coat each piece. Spread them back into a single layer with a little space between each round so they roast rather than steam.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes, then flip each round with a thin spatula. Return the pan to the oven and roast another 5 minutes. The rounds are ready when the edges are lightly caramelized and the centers feel tender when you press them gently. They should not be mushy.
  5. While the potatoes roast, beat the softened cream cheese in a small bowl with a fork until smooth. Add the cinnamon, honey, and a pinch of salt and stir until everything is fully combined. Taste and add a tiny extra drizzle of honey if you want it a little sweeter.
  6. Let the roasted rounds cool for two to three minutes so they are warm but not scorching. Spoon or spread a small amount of the cinnamon cream cheese onto each round and serve right away. If you are prepping ahead, keep the rounds and cream cheese separate and assemble just before eating.

Notes

Rounds keep in the refrigerator for up to four days stored plain without topping. Reheat in a toaster oven at 375 degrees for five to seven minutes. The cream cheese mixture keeps separately for three days in a covered container.