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Sweet Potato Roses

Sweet Potato Roses: Elegant, Flavorful & Make-Ahead Delight

Delight your guests with these Sweet Potato Roses, a stunning and flavorful side dish that can be prepared ahead of time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 roses
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 66
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Roses
  • 1 large Sweet Potato Offers vibrant color, flavor, and structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses savory depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Provides a subtle kick.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Adds sweetness and elevates flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Helps coat the sweet potato slices.
  • 6 slices Bacon Slice bacon lengthwise for flexibility.
For Optional Variations
  • 6 slices Prosciutto Swap out bacon for a different flavor.
  • 1 medium Zucchini or Eggplant Substitute for a vegetarian version.

Equipment

  • Mandolin slicer
  • Oven-proof pan
  • Muffin tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Slice the bacon strips in half and bake on an oven-proof pan for about 13 minutes.
  3. Using a mandolin slicer, create very thin rounds of sweet potato, about 1/8 inch thick.
  4. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
  5. Take one half-strip of bacon, lay a sweet potato slice on top, and overlap 10 to 12 slices to form a rose shape. Place it in a greased muffin tin.
  6. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
  7. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roseCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Sweet Potato Roses can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.

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