Appetizer for 20
Cheesy Sweet Potato Cakes
$1.21for 440 minServes 20
Mashed sweet potatoes combine with cheese, garlic, herbs, and egg before baking into crisp, golden cakes.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sweet potatoes, 1.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $1.61Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.05 | ||
Swaps
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksBack to schoolFall
Typical price
$0.30 per serving$1.21 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp freshly parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
Steps
- Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender, then drain and mash them.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a large baking sheet.
- Mix the mashed potatoes with mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic, parsley, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 20 small cakes and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip the cakes, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until golden and firm.
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