Sweet Potato Bites
My sweet potato bites with marshmallows and pecans are a bitesize, poppable mini sweet potato casserole all in one. Serve as a side dish or appetizer. These sweet potato slices are baked until tender. Then, they’re topped with maple syrup and a marshmallow and baked again. Then, I serve them with a pecan half on top. Yummy!
When it comes to the holidays, sweet potato casserole is always what everyone looks for. Me being me, I have to put my own spin on things. That’s why I love making these sweet potato bites. They have all the flavor of traditional sweet potato casserole in a hand-held, bite-size form.
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
- It only uses 6 simple ingredients.
- It’s an easy recipe that’s ready in just 45 minutes.
- It takes minimal prep and no advanced cooking skills.
- It’s a fun take on classic sweet potato casserole.
Ingredients
This recipe uses simple, basic ingredients. You might not have to shop for anything outside of the sweet potatoes!
- 2 large, thin sweet potatoes cut into 12 slices
- 6 regular size marshmallows, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 12 pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How to Make Sweet Potato Bites
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 6 even slices.
- Brush each side of the slices with melted butter, place them in a 13×11 glass baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet, and sprinkle them with salt.
- Bake the slices for 15 to 20 minutes. Then, flip them and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drizzle the slices with maple syrup and place half a marshmallow on top of each of them.
- Bake for another 5 minutes or broil for 2 minutes to toast the marshmallows. Then, remove the slices from the oven and immediately top them with half a pecan. Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Pecans are the classic topping for this recipe, but you can experiment with your favorite nuts.
- Try drizzling the sweet potatoes with maple syrup, dark Karo syrup, or molasses.
- Try “frosting” the slices with marshmallow fluff.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Glass baking dish or rimmed baking sheet
- Knife
- Cutting board
Storge
Refrigerate these sweet potato bites for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.
To reheat the bites, microwave for about 15 seconds or, until heated through.
What to Serve with Baked Sweet Potato Bites
Serve these bites as an appetizer, side, or dessert. They make a great addition to any holiday table or even a fun weeknight dessert at home after a meal of roast beef, pork chops, or roasted chicken.
Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Bites
- Cut the potatoes into even slices so they all cook at the same speed.
- Use a very sharp knife to peel and cut the potatoes. A sharp knife actually lessens your chances of cutting yourself.
- If you broil the marshmallow-topped sweet potato slices, watch them carefully. It only takes a few seconds to go from perfectly toasted to burned.
More Sweet Potato Recipes
If you love the flavor of sweet potatoes, you’ll enjoy these other recipes.
FAQ
These sweet potato bites taste just like sweet potato casserole, but they’re in a bite-size form.
These bites are relatively healthy. They’re sweetened with a drizzle of maple syrup and topped with half a marshmallow. So, you get all the flavor of sweet potato casserole with far less sugar and fewer calories.
Yes, you can! These make a fun alternative to sweet potato casserole for a side or dessert. They’re also a fun sweet appetizer.
Sweet Potato Bites
My sweet potato bites with marshmallows and pecans are a bitesize, poppable mini sweet potato casserole all in one. These sweet potato slices are baked until tender. Then, they're topped with maple syrup and a marshmallow and baked again. Then, I serve them with a pecan half on top. Yummy!
Ingredients
- 4 large/thin sweet potatoes
- 6 large/regular size marshmallows
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 12 pecan halves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel each sweet potato into 6 even slices. Lay the potatoes in a 13 x 11 glass baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Brush each potato slice with melted butter on both sides. Then, sprinkle with salt. Place baking dish in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Take out and flip each potato slice over and put back into the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup. Place half a marshmallow on top. Bake for another 5 minutes or turn to broil and let the marshmallows toast up for about 2 minutes. Take out of the oven and place a half pecan right away. Plate up and enjoy while these are still warm from the oven. Enjoy!
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