Description
These Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows & Pecans are a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors that make for a perfect appetizer or side dish, especially during the holiday season. The tender sweet potatoes, gooey marshmallows, and toasted pecans create a mouthwatering treat that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 12 regular-sized marshmallows, halved
- 24 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Arrange sweet potato rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides with melted butter, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the rounds and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Add Toppings: Remove from the oven, drizzle with maple syrup, and toss gently to coat. Place a marshmallow half on top of each sweet potato round. Broil for 1–2 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
- Final Touch: Immediately press a pecan half onto each marshmallow and serve warm.
Notes
- Use similarly sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor.
- For a crunchier texture, toast the pecans before adding them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
