Sweet Potato & Cheese Focaccia Bites – 35-Minute Recipe
Fluffy focaccia‑style dough pockets filled with creamy, spiced sweet potato and a blend of mozzarella and smoked provolone. Pan‑cooked until golden, they make a satisfying, low‑calorie vegetarian lunch or snack.
Recipe by Giorgia Paino· Structured by ReelsMeals
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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Dough
- 4 1/5 oz flour 00
- 5 3/10 oz Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp instant dry yeast
Filling
- 3 1/2 oz sweet potatoes
- 1 4/5 oz mozzarella
- 1 4/5 oz smoked provolone
Instructions
- 1Preheat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑low heat.
- 2Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into even chunks, and steam them in a steamer basket over simmering water for about 10‑12 minutes, or until fork‑tender.
- 3Transfer the steamed sweet potatoes to a bowl, mash them until smooth, and season with salt, pepper, and any preferred spices (e.g., smoked paprika, cumin). Set aside.
- 4In a large mixing bowl, combine 120 g 00 flour, 150 g 0%‑fat Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp instant dry yeast; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 5Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 3‑4 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 6Divide the dough into equal portions (about 8‑10), roll each portion into a thin circle (≈8 cm diameter) using a glass as a template.
- 7Place a heaping teaspoon of the mashed sweet potato mixture in the center of each dough circle, then sprinkle with equal parts shredded mozzarella and smoked provolone.
- 8Fold the dough over the filling to create a half‑moon shape, pressing the edges gently to seal; optionally crimp with a fork.
- 9Lightly dust the sealed pockets with a little flour, then roll each one gently with a rolling pin to flatten slightly, preserving the filling inside.
- 10Arrange the flattened pockets in the preheated skillet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and cook for 3‑4 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- 11Transfer the cooked bites to a plate and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving, allowing the interior to set.
- 12Serve warm as a hearty lunch or snack, optionally with a side of fresh salad or a drizzle of extra‑virgin olive oil.
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Steam sweet potatoes first
Steam the peeled sweet potatoes until fork‑tender before mashing.
Knead dough briefly
Knead the dough only 3‑4 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Rest cooked bites
Let the cooked bites rest for 2 minutes after skillet cooking.
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- How long does it take to make Sweet Potato & Cheese Focaccia Bites?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sweet Potato & Cheese Focaccia Bites recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sweet Potato & Cheese Focaccia Bites recipe come from?
- It was shared by Giorgia Paino on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.