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Grilled Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs on a white plate.
Layla

Honey Feta Sweet Potato Rounds

Caramelized sweet potato slices topped with tangy feta, warm honey, and fresh thyme for an irresistible sweet-savory bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 lb sweet potatoes scrubbed, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Toppings
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus small sprigs for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Small saucepan
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

Prep and Roast
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Arrange oven rack in center position. Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer with space between slices - use two sheets if needed.
  2. Roast 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until deeply golden on the edges and easily pierced with a paring knife. The bottoms should be caramelized and slightly crisp.
Warm the honey
  1. While potatoes roast, combine honey and thyme leaves in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and just loosened - do not boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble and serve
  1. Transfer warm sweet potato rounds to a serving platter. Scatter crumbled feta over top. Drizzle generously with warm thyme honey. Finish with thyme sprigs and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately while the contrast between hot potatoes and cool feta is at its best.

Notes

Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in diameter for even cooking - the long, slender ones work better than short, fat ones. The feta will soften slightly from the warm potatoes but should stay mostly intact; if you prefer it melted, pop the assembled rounds under the broiler for 30 seconds. These are best eaten right away, but you can roast the potatoes and warm the honey up to 2 hours ahead, then assemble just before serving.