Calling all Sweet Potato Casserole enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for a mini version of this holiday classic that will have your taste buds doing the tango at family gatherings!
Who can resist indulging in sweet potato casserole, right? I mean, it’s basically a hug in food form. So, I thought, why not make it even cuter and create these Mini Sweet Potato Casserole Bites? Because let’s face it, everything is better when it’s “mini” – just like mini pigs or mini umbrellas.
Why These Sweet Potato Casserole Bites are the Bomb
- The scalloped pie crusts are like little hats for your sweet potato goodness. Fashionable and delicious!
- You can swap out the pie crust for phyllo cups, wonton cups, or even edible tiny sombreros if you’re feeling fancy.
- To make the scalloped pie crusts, I channeled my inner artist and used a 2″ round ravioli cutter. It’s like crafting, but with food. Picasso would be proud.
So, go ahead, whip up a batch of these Mini Sweet Potato Casserole Bites and let your taste buds throw a party. And remember, good things come in small, delicious packages!
I adore their cuteness! I intend to use these small pie shells for various other purposes as well. It’s surprising how versatile a ravioli cutter can be, right?
P.S. You can also use a round cutter, the taste will be just as delicious. 😉
These mini pies resemble sweet potato pies, but with my classic Southern sweet potato casserole filling. Some are garnished with a buttery pecan streusel topping, while others are topped with mini marshmallows.
There are two types of people in this world: those who believe in the magic of a Brown Sugar Nut topping on sweet potato casserole, and those who are clearly delusional and prefer Marshmallow topping. Choose wisely, your Thanksgiving reputation is at stake!
Looking to impress your friends at Friendsgiving? These Mini Sweet Potato Casserole Bites are like the party animals of the appetizer world – small, but full of flavor and ready to get the holiday festivities started! Plus, they’re the perfect size for sneaking an extra bite when no one’s looking. Who needs a full-size casserole when you can have these adorable little bites of joy?
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Mini Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
Looking to impress your friends at Friendsgiving? These Mini Sweet Potato Casserole Bites are like the party animals of the appetizer world – small, but full of flavor and ready to get the holiday festivities started! Plus, they’re the perfect size for sneaking an extra bite when no one’s looking. Who needs a full-size casserole when you can have these adorable little bites of joy?
- Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Casserole Filling
3-4 pounds sweet potatoes
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPING
6 tbsp butter – melted
2/3 cup brown sugar – dark or light (I used dark)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
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Start by preheating the oven to 400°. Then, bake the sweet potatoes at the same temperature for 1 hour. After baking, peel the potatoes and transfer them to the bowl of an electric mixer. Lower the oven temperature to 325°.
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In the electric mixer bowl, combine the sweet potatoes with butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth. Set it aside.
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Using a 2″ round cookie cutter or a fluted ravioli cutter, create 24 mini pie bites. Gently press them into a mini muffin tin that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the pecan topping ingredients (butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans) until well combined.
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Fill each pie shell with the sweet potato casserole filling. Top half of them with the pecan topping and the other half with marshmallows.
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Bake the mini pies for 20-30 minutes or until the pie shells turn lightly golden.
Notes
You will end up with extra filling, so if you are preparing these bites for a big group, consider using two additional refrigerated pie crusts to make a total of 48 bites.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 25 min
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
