Southwest Sweet Potato Bites with Cilantro Sour Cream

I recently discovered the savory side of sweet potatoes.

Since then, I've been on a mission to find more ways to use them.

I've had sweet potaotes one way or another 4 times in the last two weeks!

I saw something similar to these on Pinterest.

They were fried and served with some kind of black bean and corn garnish though.

So, my mind went to work, how could I make something similar and not fried!  Seems most of the recipes similar to this are fried. These are going to have a soft texture but should be able to hold their shape. 
They might be perfect to serve at a holiday party.  They make a great finger food.

 Yesterday, I starting throwing a bunch of stuff in a bowl and whallah!!!

I've created a great little finger food with a southwestern flavor.

Let's Get Started:

Southwest Sweet Potato Bites with Cilantro Sour Cream

3 large sweet potatoes-mashed (I roasted mine with a little olive oil and salt and pepper, they can be baked)

1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chiles-juices drained

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

salt and pepper as desired

1/2 cup sour cream

1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro (I put mine in the food processor)

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 teaspoon cumin

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

I roasted my sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and salt pepper,  the potatoes can be baked also. 

In a large bowl combined the cooked sweet potatoes (skins removed) and mash (I used a fork).  Add flour, eggs, green chiles, and spices.  Mix until well combined. 

Spray a 9 x13 baking pan with a non stick cooking spray.

Spoon sweet potato mixture on to prepared pan. About 1 1/2 tablespoons per bite.

I used my spoon to move the mixture around so that they would be as close to a circle or oval shape as I could get them.

Bake for 12 minutes on one side, flip, lightly pat down and bake for another 10-12 minutes.

Let cool before topping with sour cream

Cilantro Sour Cream

Combine sour cream, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice and cumin.  Mix well. 

Add a small spoon full to each sweet potato bite and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

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