Loaded Sweet Potato Bites
These sweet and savory bites filled with the wonderful flavors of the Festalino Board are perfect for holiday entertaining.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb sweet potatoes
2 tbsp butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 egg yolk
6 slices each Fiorucci Festalino Board – Genoa Salami, Pepperoni and Provolone Cheese, diced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
8 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed according to package directions
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes all over. Place on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly, then peel.
- Mash together sweet potatoes, cubed butter, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in egg yolk. Fold in salami, pepperoni, provolone and green onions; set aside.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Working with one phyllo sheet at a time and keeping remaining sheets covered with damp towel, cut into 3-inch squares. Brush each square lightly with olive oil.
- Place 3 squares into mini muffin cup. Repeat to fill 24 mini muffin cups; divide sweet potato mixture among cups. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: Alternatively, microwave sweet potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.