STUFFED SWEET POTATO BITES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h51m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 package frozen sweet potato fries, chopped into small cubes
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for drudging
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, plus extra for drudging
1 egg, plus 2 eggs for drudging
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon bacon salt seasoning
1 tablespoon cold butter, chopped into small cubes
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup sour cream
1 package bacon ranch dip mix

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped sweet potato fries, Cheddar, honey, 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs, 1 egg, salt, bacon salt seasoning, and chilled butter, and begin to mix rigorously with your hands. When the items are incorporated properly you can begin to form bite-size balls with the mixture. If the sweet potato mixture is not forming properly, add more flour and mix again. After forming the balls, put them on a plate, side by side, until all the mixture is used. When the plate is filled, wrap in plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for at least 1 hour. While the balls are freezing, prepare a "dredging" station. This should consist of (in this order) 1 bowl of seasoned flour (seasoning with salt and pepper is fine, you can also add more bacon salt seasoning) 1 bowl with 2 beaten eggs, and 1 bowl with seasoned panko bread crumbs (same seasoning as flour). When the bites are frozen begin the drudging process. You do this by rolling the balls in the flour, then dipping in the egg, then rolling them in the bread crumbs. Repeat this process with all the sweet potato bites. Fill a frying pan half way full with canola oil. Heat the oil to about 350 to 375 degrees F. When the proper temperature is achieved, gently drop the bites into the oil and cook until the entire outer layer of the bite is a golden brown. Transfer the bites to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. When all the balls have been fried and are cooling, take a small mixing bowl and mix the sour cream and the bacon ranch dip mix until it is totally incorporated. Take the tip of the kitchen syringe and put in the dip; pull the lever to transfer the dip into the shaft of the syringe. Insert the needlepoint of the syringe into the center of a sweet potato bite, then gently inject the dip into the bite. You may need to experiment with 1 or 2 bites before you get the technique down. You want to slightly fill the bite, but not overstuff it to the point where the dip leaks out. Continue this process until all the bites have been filled. Arrange the bits on a serving platter and serve warm.

Haker ALG
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Babanou mohamed
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These stuffed sweet potato bites were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. They were easy to make and very tasty. I served them as a side dish for dinner and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Martha Calderon
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These stuffed sweet potato bites were amazing! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Ben Rosenberg
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I made these stuffed sweet potato bites for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Zahir Bangulzai
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These stuffed sweet potato bites were delicious! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and satisfying. I served them as a side dish for dinner and they were a hit. I will definitely be making these again.


Pramit Sarraf
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These were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. I added a little bit of extra spice to the filling and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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Yum! These stuffed sweet potato bites were so good! I loved the crispy sweet potato exterior and the creamy, flavorful filling. They were the perfect party appetizer or snack. I'll definitely be making these again.


sushant pokhrel
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These stuffed sweet potato bites were amazing! I was looking for a healthy and tasty snack and these definitely fit the bill. They were easy to make and the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making these again.


Bikila Tadele
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I love this recipe! The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the stuffing is flavorful and satisfying. I've made these bites several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


Bir Sing Jio
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These stuffed sweet potato bites were a hit! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them as an appetizer at a party and they were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making t