Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, dry them thoroughly, and slice into uniform 1/2-inch thick rounds with a sharp chef's knife.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and optional paprika or garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned rounds in a single, uncrowded layer on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping each round over carefully at the halfway mark, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the potato rounds rest on the sheet pan for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly and firm up.
- Transfer the warm sweet potato bases onto your chosen serving platter.
- Drain the room-temperature burrata cheese and gently tear pieces of the outer shell and creamy interior, placing a generous dollop onto each sweet potato round.
- Evenly scatter the roughly chopped roasted pistachios across the cheese-topped rounds.
- Garnish the entire platter with the chopped fresh herbs.
- Complete the dish with a beautiful, generous drizzle of hot honey or balsamic glaze over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- To make this appetizer ahead of time, roast the sweet potato slices up to 24 hours in advance and keep them stored in the fridge. Reheat them at 350°F for 5 minutes before assembling with fresh cheese and toppings.
- Always bring your burrata cheese to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to experience its maximum creaminess.
- Always bring your burrata cheese to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to experience its maximum creaminess.
