Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potato Pancake Bites
These crispy bites are made with sweet potatoes and stuffed with cheese, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk or a plant-based alternative
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella recommended
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped (optional)
- Oil for frying vegetable or olive oil
- Sour cream or yogurt for serving optional
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water, add the cubed sweet potatoes and boil for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain the water and allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, egg, and milk.
- Mix gently until just combined, adding more milk if the batter is too thick.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and green onions if using.
- Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Scoop small portions of the batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each.
- Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with sour cream or yogurt for dipping.
Notes
Serve warm with sour cream or yogurt for dipping.