Sweet Potato Appetizer Cups : Cozy, Bite-Sized Holiday Bites
These Sweet Potato Appetizer Cups are warm, crispy, and packed with all the cozy flavors of fall. Roasted sweet potatoes, toasted pecans, and a hint of brown sugar all nestled in a golden phyllo shell make for the perfect party-ready bite. Whether it’s Friendsgiving, a fall brunch, or a holiday happy hour, these little cups bring big flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 bites 1x
Ingredients
1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
1 small sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced or diced
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional drizzle)
Pinch of salt
Optional: shaved Parmesan or feta for a salty finish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss sweet potato pieces with olive oil, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Roast on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
Arrange phyllo shells on a baking tray. Fill each with a few roasted sweet potato pieces and chopped pecans.
Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan or a tiny crumble of feta.
Bake for 5–7 minutes, just to crisp and warm through.
Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 80 per cup
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 1g