Description
Viral Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage featuring caramelized roasted sweet potatoes topped with whipped honey goat cheese and crispy sage leaves. This trending recipe is stunning, delicious, and easier than it looks!
Ingredients
FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:
4 medium sweet potatoes (6–8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
FOR THE GOAT CHEESE TOPPING:
4 ounces goat cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
1 tablespoon honey
Zest of 1 lemon
FOR THE CRISPY SAGE:
15–20 fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
FOR FINISHING:
Flaky sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Extra honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat completely dry.
3. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
4. Using sharp knife, score flesh in crosshatch pattern about ¼-inch deep, making cuts ½-inch apart in both directions.
5. Brush cut sides generously with olive oil, getting into the score marks.
6. Season cut sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
7. Place sweet potato halves cut-side down on prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
8. Roast for 25 minutes undisturbed to create caramelization.
9. Carefully flip potatoes cut-side up using tongs. Roast for additional 15-20 minutes until flesh is completely tender when pierced with fork and edges are caramelized. Total roasting time is 40-45 minutes.
10. While potatoes roast, make goat cheese mixture: In small bowl, mix softened goat cheese with heavy cream, honey, and lemon zest until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
11. Prepare crispy sage: Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Once melted and foaming, add sage leaves in single layer (work in batches if needed).
12. Fry sage for 30-60 seconds per side until crispy and translucent but still bright green. Transfer immediately to paper towels. Sprinkle with tiny pinch of salt.
13. Once sweet potatoes are done, remove from oven. While hot, use fork to gently fluff scored flesh, creating texture.
14. Dollop generous spoonfuls of whipped goat cheese mixture over each sweet potato half.
15. Top with crispy sage leaves arranged artfully.
16. Finish with flaky sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and extra drizzle of honey if desired.
17. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Choose medium sweet potatoes (6-8 oz each) for even cooking and easy portioning.
Score flesh deeply enough to create surface area but not so deep you cut through skin.
Don’t skip the cut-side-down roasting—this creates essential caramelization.
Watch sage carefully when frying—it crisps very quickly and can burn.
Sage will crisp more as it cools on paper towels.
Goat cheese should be room temperature for smooth, spreadable consistency.
Store components separately for up to 2-4 days, but assemble just before serving.
Crispy sage doesn’t store well—make fresh when serving.
Reheat roasted potatoes in 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes before topping.
For vegan version, use cashew cream instead of goat cheese and maple syrup for honey.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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