Bouncy Sweet Potato, Corn and Cheese Moons
Small moon-shaped baked patties made with soft sweet potato, sweet corn, and melted cheese. They have a tender center and a lightly golden exterior, ideal for little hands and a fun kids' meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g sweet potato, peeled and diced (for cocer and hacer puree)
- 100 g cooked sweet corn (puede ser fresh or congelado descongelado)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (more a poco extra si the mezcla queda muy húmeda)
- 10 g finely chopped chives (aporta sabor suave)
- 10 ml olive oil (for brush the bandeja and the pieces)
- 2 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g ground black pepper (suave, optional)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Brush the paper with half of the olive oil.
- 2
2. Cook the sweet potato in boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes, until very tender. Drain well and mash it in a large bowl.
- 3
3. Add the sweet corn, 60 g of mozzarella cheese, the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chives, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potato mash. Mix until a soft, shapeable dough forms.
- 4
4. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs. Let it rest for 3 minutes so the crumbs absorb some moisture.
- 5
5. Take portions of the mixture and shape 8 small moon or half-moon pieces. Place them on the prepared tray.
- 6
6. Brush the tops of the moons with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle the remaining 20 g of mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7
7. Bake at 200 °C / 400 °F for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the pieces are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- 8
8. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so they firm up and are easier to hold by hand.
Chef tips
For a more defined shape, lightly dampen your hands before shaping. You can also use a half-moon cutter on a thick layer of the chilled mixture.
Substitutions
You can swap mozzarella for Oaxaca cheese or another mild melting cheese. Chives can be replaced with finely chopped parsley. If you do not have breadcrumbs, use finely ground oats, though the texture will be slightly more rustic.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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