Description
Delightfully sweet and crunchy Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows and Pecans make a perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. Featuring tender roasted sweet potato rounds topped with toasted mini marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup, these bites are easy to prepare and full of cozy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Toppings
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Toss sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until each piece is evenly coated with the spices and oil for maximum flavor.
- Arrange and roast: Lay the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping for even cooking. Roast for 20–22 minutes, flipping the rounds halfway through to promote even browning and tenderness.
- Add toppings: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully top each sweet potato round with a few mini marshmallows and a sprinkle of chopped pecans to give a contrast of textures and flavors.
- Melt marshmallows: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted and lightly toasted on top.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the roasted sweet potato bites with maple syrup for a final touch of sweetness and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute regular mini marshmallows with vegan marshmallows.
- These bites are best enjoyed warm right out of the oven to savor the toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecans.
- Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting side dish for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 bites
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
