Cheery Sweet Potato, Turkey and Cheese Wheels
Tender baked wheels made with soft sweet potato, ground turkey, and melty cheese, ideal for little hands and mild palates. They are easy to bite, colorful, and perfect for a child-friendly meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 250 g sweet potato, peeled and cubed (for cocer and hacer puree)
- 200 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 40 g ground oats (ayuda a dar estructura)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 50 g finely grated carrot (well exprimida si tiene exceso of humedad)
- 10 ml olive oil (for cocinar and engrasar)
- 2 g onion powder (optional for sabor suave)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional and suave)
- 5 g chopped parsley (fresh or dry)
- 1 g salt (optional, ajustar to taste familiar)
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 lightly grease a baking tray with 1 teaspoon 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 until smooth; let it cool for 5 minutes.
- 3
3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
4. In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato mash, cooked turkey, grated carrot, ground oats, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and 60 g (2 oz) of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 5
5. Mix very well until you have a soft, shapeable mixture. If it feels too wet, let it rest for 3 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture.
- 6
6. Take small portions and shape them into little wheels or thick discs about 5 cm (2 inches) wide. Place them on the prepared tray.
- 7
7. Sprinkle the remaining 20 g (1 oz) of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the wheels are set and lightly golden on the bottom.
- 9
9. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so they hold their shape better and cool to a child-friendly temperature.
Chef tips
For a more even texture, grate the carrot very finely. If you want a more playful shape, gently press the center of each wheel with the back of a spoon to create a button-like look.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for Monterey Jack or another mild melting cheese. The ground oats can be replaced with fine breadcrumbs if you do not need a gluten-free version.
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 imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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