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Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows and Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 sweet potato bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish featuring tender sweet potato rounds topped with a buttery maple-cinnamon glaze, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy pecans. Baked until tender and broiled to a perfect golden finish, this recipe offers a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that’s guaranteed to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Rounds

  • 2 sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Toppings

  • 12 large marshmallows, halved
  • 24 pecans (or candied pecan halves)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the glaze: In a small microwavable bowl, combine butter, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Microwave for about 30 seconds until melted, then stir until well combined.
  3. Coat the sweet potato rounds: Place the sweet potato slices in a large bowl, pour the melted butter mixture over them, and toss until all rounds are evenly coated with the glaze.
  4. Arrange on the baking sheet: Spread the coated sweet potato rounds evenly on the prepared sheet pan, spacing them out so they bake uniformly.
  5. Bake until tender: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  6. Prepare for broiling: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and switch the oven setting to broil.
  7. Add marshmallows: Place a halved marshmallow on top of each sweet potato round.
  8. Broil the marshmallows: Broil the sweet potatoes with the marshmallows for 1-2 minutes, watching closely until the marshmallows are lightly toasted but not burnt.
  9. Add pecan topping and serve: As soon as they come out of the oven, press a pecan half into each toasted marshmallow. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, gooey, and crunchy flavors.

Notes

  • Use kitchen shears to halve the marshmallows easily and safely.
  • If you prefer a crunchier texture, you can toast the pecans before adding them.
  • Be vigilant during broiling as marshmallows can burn quickly.
  • This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm sweet potatoes and gooey marshmallows.
  • For a vegan option, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and use vegan marshmallows.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Sweet Potato Bites, Thanksgiving Appetizer, Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes, Marshmallow Topped Sweet Potatoes, Easy Holiday Side Dish

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