Sweet Potato Puffs

Name: Sweet Potato Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 medium Sweet Potato; 1 large Egg; 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

10–12 monthsSnack

15 minPrep

20 minCook

12Servings

MediumDifficulty

Light and fluffy baked puffs made with sweet potato, egg, and cheddar cheese. These melt-in-your-mouth snacks are perfect for developing pincer grasp skills.

Allergens

Milk
Eggs

Cook Eggs Thoroughly

Eggs must be fully cooked (no runny yolks or whites) when served to infants and young children to prevent Salmonella infection.

Source: FDA Food Safety

Eczema or Food Allergy? Ask Your Doctor First

If your baby has eczema or a known food allergy, check with your doctor before introducing this food.

Source: NIAID Addendum Guidelines 2017 / AAP 2019 / ASCIA

Ingredients

Sweet Potato1 medium
Egg1 large
Cheddar Cheese1/4 cup shredded

Steps

1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
2Peel and steam the sweet potato until very soft, then mash until smooth.
3Beat the egg and mix into the sweet potato mash.
4Stir in finely grated cheddar cheese until well combined.
5Spoon the mixture into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
6Bake for 18–⁠20 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. Cool before serving.