{"id":190,"date":"2026-02-23T17:54:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=190"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:54:48","slug":"mini-sweet-potato-cheese-patties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=190","title":{"rendered":"Mini Sweet Potato &#038; Cheese Patties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5847-910x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5847-910x1024.jpeg 910w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5847-266x300.jpeg 266w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5847-768x865.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5847.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft, nutritious, and perfect for little hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Kids Love Them<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These soft sweet potato patties are naturally sweet, easy to chew, and packed with nutrients. They\u2019re perfect for toddlers, picky eaters, and quick family meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons oat flour or breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg yolk (optional, for binding)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon finely grated zucchini (optional for extra veggies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pinch of cinnamon or garlic powder (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon olive oil or butter for cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare the mixture<br>In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, cheese, oat flour, egg yolk, and optional zucchini and seasoning. Mix until a soft dough forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shape the patties<br>Scoop small portions and shape into mini patties suitable for little hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook<br>Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a small amount of oil or butter.<br>Cook patties for 2\u20133 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool &amp; Serve<br>Allow to cool slightly before serving to toddlers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with yogurt for dipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with avocado slices or cucumber sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add to lunchboxes for school or daycare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Storage &amp; Freezing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze for up to 2 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reheat in a pan or oven until warm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips &amp; Variations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Add shredded chicken for extra protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Use carrot instead of zucchini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Make them dairy-free by skipping the cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Bake at 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 12\u201315 minutes for an oven version<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soft, nutritious, and perfect for little hands Why Kids Love Them These soft sweet potato patties are naturally sweet, easy to chew, and packed with nutrients. They\u2019re perfect for toddlers, picky eaters, and quick family meals. Ingredients Instructions Serving Ideas Storage &amp; Freezing Tips &amp; Variations &#x2714; Add shredded chicken for extra protein &#x2714; Use [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-toddler-meals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=190"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions\/192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}