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Sweet Potato BLT Bites

These little bites are anything but an ordinary sweet potato appetizer! They combine sweet and savory for hors d’oeuvres full of flavor, and are perfect for everything from football parties to graduation celebrations.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato BLT
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large sweetpotatoes washed scrubbed with skins on
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart chopped
  • 2/3 cups grape tomatoes sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for garnishing
  • More salt and pepper to taste if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush with oil.
  • Using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife, slice potatoes into 1/4- inch slices.
  • Arrange potato slices on the greased baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Brush with oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until golden. Flip and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer to a platter and top with chopped lettuce, chopped bacon and sliced tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg