Sweet Potato Crostini Food

SWEET POTATO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, pepper and allspice. Spray the sweet potatoes with the nonstick olive oil spray and then sprinkle them with the spice mixture. Spread the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool.
• Top the sweet potato medallions with the spreadable cheese and pecan crumbles. Finish them off with a drizzle of honey.

SWEET POTATO-MARSHMALLOW CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put 3 marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Mix with 1/2 cup ricotta and season with salt. Chill 1 hour. Meanwhile, toss 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes) with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary and 1 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Bake at 425˚ until tender, about 30 minutes. Thinly slice 1 baguette and toast in the oven. Top with the ricotta mixture, strips of prosciutto or speck and the sweet potatoes. Season with pepper.

SPICY SWEET POTATO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until potatoes just begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain potatoes very well; pat dry.
• While potatoes cook, whisk together honey, cayenne, and paprika in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; set aside.
• Preheat oven to broil with rack 6 inches from heat. Place potatoes in 1 layer on a lightly greased (with cooking spray) aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Broil until golden, about 8 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Using an offset spatula, spread cheese over rounds (½ heaping teaspoon per round). Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with honey mixture. Serve warm.