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Sweet Potato Bites Recipe

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Delight in these Maple-Roasted Sweet Potato Bites topped with toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecans. This sweet and savory snack combines tender, buttery sweet potatoes glazed with maple syrup, finished under the grill for a caramelized, golden marshmallow topping. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Toppings

  • 8 pecan halves
  • 4 medium-sized marshmallows, halved
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potato slices.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice each into 4 even pieces for consistent cooking.
  3. Coat and Season: Place the sweet potato slices in a bowl, pour the melted butter over them, add salt, and toss to evenly coat each piece.
  4. First Bake: Arrange the slices on a baking tray in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes, allowing them to start roasting and soften.
  5. Flip and Continue Baking: Flip each slice over to ensure even cooking and bake for an additional 10 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
  6. Switch to Grill: Remove the tray and change the oven setting to grill/roast to prepare for toasting the marshmallows.
  7. Apply Maple Syrup: Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the baked sweet potato slices for a sweet glaze.
  8. Add Marshmallows: Place a halved marshmallow on top of each sweet potato slice, positioning them evenly.
  9. Toast Marshmallows: Roast under the grill for 2–3 minutes, watching closely until the marshmallows are toasted and golden brown but not burnt.
  10. Add Pecans and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven, top each slice with a pecan half, serve warm, and enjoy this sweet-savory delicacy.

Notes

  • Keep a close eye when toasting marshmallows as they can burn quickly under the grill.
  • Use medium-sized marshmallows for the best balance of sweetness and size.
  • These bites can be prepared ahead of time, but add marshmallows and pecans just before serving to maintain texture.
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast pecans lightly before adding them as a topping.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.

Find it online: https://crispcharm.com/sweet-potato-bites-recipe/