Description
Sweet Potato Bites bring southern comfort to appetizer tables with rich, caramelized marshmallow and crunchy pecan accents. Holiday guests will savor these mini delights that combine classic flavors into one irresistible, bite-sized treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
- 24 pecan halves
- 12 regular-sized marshmallows, halved
Fats and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons / 57 grams) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with butter or using a non-stick cooking spray.
- Distribute sweet potato rounds evenly across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Generously drizzle melted butter over the sweet potato rounds, using your hands or a spatula to ensure each slice is thoroughly and uniformly coated.
- Roast the sweet potato rounds in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the bottom sides to develop a golden-brown color.
- Carefully flip each sweet potato round to ensure even cooking, then continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until the rounds are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and switch the oven setting to broil.
- Gently drizzle pure maple syrup over the roasted sweet potato rounds, delicately tossing to create an even, glistening coating.
- Place a halved marshmallow on top of each sweet potato round, positioning them centrally.
- Carefully broil for 1-3 minutes, watching vigilantly to prevent burning, until marshmallows turn golden and slightly puffy.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a pecan half into the center of each toasted marshmallow.
- Serve the sweet potato bites while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the delightful combination of crispy, sweet, and nutty flavors.
Notes
- Opt for uniform sweet potato slices to ensure even cooking and a beautiful presentation.
- Choose fresh, plump marshmallows for the best melting and toasting performance.
- Watch the broiler carefully during the final step, as marshmallows can burn quickly and easily.
- Use pure maple syrup for a rich, authentic flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
- Select whole pecans that are fresh and crisp to add a delightful crunch and nutty depth to each bite.
- Serve immediately after broiling to enjoy the gooey marshmallow and warm sweet potato texture at its peak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg