Stuffed Sweet Potato Roll with Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients:

For Sweet Potato Roll:

• 5 large sweet potatoes
• 100 grams grated cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Minced Meat Filling:

• 500 grams minced meat
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion
• 1 hot pepper
• 2 green peppers
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2-3 sprigs of mint

For Bechamel Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup milk (300 ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Peel and grate the sweet potatoes. Squeeze out the grated potato juice and place it in a mixing bowl.
2. Add cheddar cheese, eggs, black pepper, salt, and hot pepper to the grated potatoes. Mix well.
3. Press the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees Celsius until the top and bottom turn light brown.
4. For the minced meat filling, fry minced meat in a pan until cooked. Add onions and peppers and continue frying.
5. Add spices and tomato paste to the meat. Mix well. Pour in hot water, and when it dries up, remove it from the heat.
6. Take the tray with the baked sweet potato out of the oven and cover it with the minced meat filling. Roll it up and place it in the middle.

For Bechamel Sauce:

1. In a separate pan, melt butter. Add flour and cook until it forms a paste.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour the Bechamel sauce over the rolled sweet potato.
4. Place the tray back in the oven and bake until the top is golden brown.

Serve these rolls warm, allowing the gooey cheddar to complement the creamy sweet potato filling. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or a delightful snack, the Stuffed Sweet Potato Roll with Cheddar Cheese promises a mouthwatering combination that celebrates the marriage of sweet and savory in each delightful bite.