Description
Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful, bite-sized twist on the classic casserole featuring tender sweet potato rounds brushed with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture, topped with toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecan halves. Perfect as a sweet and savory appetizer or side dish, these bites are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Bites Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 oz bag regular marshmallows, cut in half (you may not use all)
- ½ cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat it lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into ¼ to ½ inch thick rounds. Try to keep the slices as uniform as possible for even cooking. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Butter Mixture and Brush: In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Using a pastry brush, brush this mixture generously over both sides of each sweet potato slice to infuse flavor and help caramelize them during baking.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. The exact time will vary depending on the thickness of your slices.
- Prepare Marshmallows: While the sweet potatoes bake, cut the marshmallows in half to make them easier to layer on top and melt quickly.
- Add Marshmallows and Return to Oven: Remove the baked sweet potato slices from the oven. Place a marshmallow half on each slice, cut side down to ensure even melting. Return the sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely until the marshmallows puff up but do not burn.
- Top with Pecans and Serve: Immediately after removing from the oven, top each marshmallow with a pecan half. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Watch the marshmallows carefully during the last step as they can burn very quickly.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the amount of brown sugar or omit marshmallows.
- Sweet potato slices can be cut thicker for a heartier bite or thinner for quicker cooking.
- Use a nonstick spray or foil on the baking sheet to make cleanup easier.
- Pecan halves can be substituted with other nuts like walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- These bites are best served warm to enjoy the gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans.
