Appetizer for 4
Sweet Potato Tots
$4.48for 435 minServes 4
Mashed sweet potatoes are shaped with onion, garlic, and seasoned crumbs, then baked until crisp with maple mustard sauce.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes, 1 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price | |
| Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price | |
| Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price | |
| Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.48 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacksFall
$1.12 per serving$4.48 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chopped sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- salt and pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 2 tbsp stone ground dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
Steps
- Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain and mash them.
- Cook the chopped onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Mix the sweet potatoes, onion mixture, flour, panko, almond flour, paprika, mustard, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
- Heat the oven to 425 F, shape the mixture into small tots, and place them on an oiled baking sheet.
- Bake the tots for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Stir the Dijon mustard with the remaining maple syrup for dipping.
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