Name: Sweet Potato Appetizer with Bacon and Avocado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 sweet potatoes; Salt & pepper; 2 avocados; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp dried cilantro

Sweet Potato Appetizer with Bacon and Avocado

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Sweet Potato Appetizer with Bacon and Avocado

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with foil.

Slice the potatoes.

Brush foiled baking sheet with olive oil.

Lay on a single layer of sweet potato rounds.

Sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Bake 20 minutes then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes.

In a small bowl mash the avocado then stir in lime juice and paprika.

Place a dollop of avocado mix on each sweet potato round.

Sprinkle on bacon and cilantro.

Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Uniform Sweet Potato Slicing 🔪
Use a mandoline slicer to cut sweet potatoes into consistent 1/4-inch rounds, ensuring even cooking and professional presentation for your appetizers.
Bacon Rendering Perfection 🥓
Cook bacon in a 400°F oven on a sheet pan for 15-18 minutes for evenly crispy results without splattering, then crumble while still warm for ideal texture.
Avocado Oxidation Prevention 🥑
Prepare your avocado spread just before serving by mashing with lime juice and salt, which prevents browning and enhances flavor through the citric acid.
Spice Blooming Technique 🌶️
Toast the smoked paprika and dried cilantro briefly in warm olive oil before tossing with sweet potatoes to intensify their flavors and eliminate any dusty taste.
Temperature-Controlled Crispiness 🌡️
Roast sweet potato rounds at 425°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, to achieve a caramelized exterior while maintaining creamy centers that won't be overshadowed by toppings.