Get ready to elevate your holiday menu with these irresistible sweet potato bites! Topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans, they are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Your guests won’t be able to resist these tasty treats!
I’m on a sweet potato adventure, exploring new recipes with each holiday season. This time around, I’ve whipped up a fun creation – sweet potato bites topped with marshmallows and pecans! Picture this: butter-roasted sweet potato slices drizzled with maple syrup, then sprinkled with marshmallows and pecans. It’s like a mini sweet potato casserole, but way more exciting!
For a Thanksgiving treat that’s cozy yet quirky, these sweet potato bites are a must-try. They’re not only delicious but also a breeze to make. Just 5 ingredients and minimal prep time stand between you and these delightful bites.
Make Your Meal Fun with Sweet Potato Bites!
Great for Starting a Meal or as a Side! What’s fantastic about these sweet potato bites with marshmallows and pecans is that they can be enjoyed either as an appetizer or a side dish! Whether you present them before the main course or include them on your holiday spread, everyone is sure to enjoy them!
Step by Step
- Step 1: Prepare sweet potatoes with butter
Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch rounds. Arrange on a greased sheet pan and coat with melted butter. - Step 2: Roast the sweet potatoes
Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, then flip them over and continue baking for about 20 more minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. - Step 3: Drizzle with maple syrup and top with marshmallows
Once out of the oven, drizzle with maple syrup and place halved marshmallows on top. - Step 4: Broil and garnish with pecans
Broil for a minute or two until lightly browned. Upon removing from the oven, gently press a pecan half onto each marshmallow. - Step 5: Enjoy your meal!
These sweet potato bites are most delicious when served hot.
Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows and Pecans
Get ready to elevate your holiday menu with these irresistible sweet potato bites! Topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans, they are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Your guests won’t be able to resist these tasty treats!
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes , peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds (about 2 lbs)
1/4 cup Salted butter , melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
About 12 regular-sized marshmallows , halved
About 24 pecan halves
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a sheet pan by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray.
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Place sweet potato rounds on the pan, pour melted butter over them, and mix until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
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Bake the sweet potatoes for approximately 20 minutes, then turn them over (the bottoms should be browned) and bake for another 15-20 minutes until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
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Take the sweet potatoes out of the oven and switch the oven setting to broil.
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Drizzle maple syrup over the roasted sweet potatoes and gently mix. Place marshmallow halves on top.
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Broil the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes for 1-3 minutes until they are lightly toasted (be careful not to let them burn).
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Immediately after removing the sweet potatoes from the oven, press a pecan half into the top of each marshmallow. Serve promptly.
Equipment
Buy Now → - Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
You might be interested in exploring the delightful world of sweet potatoes even further! Speaking of sweet potatoes, you may want to check out the fascinating history of this nutritious vegetable by visiting the Sweet Potato Wikipedia article. Additionally, if you’re curious about the health benefits of incorporating nuts into your diet, take a look at the Nut article, which discusses various types of nuts, including pecans. And for a sweet twist, discover the origins and varieties of marshmallows by reading about them in the Marshmallow article. Happy cooking and learning!
