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Easy Sweet Potato Bites Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Sweet Potato Bites Recipe Everyone Will Love

Try this Easy Sweet Potato Bites Recipe that combines buttery maple sweetness, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy pecans for a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose uniform-sized potatoes for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for easy application.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey if needed.
For the Topping
  • 16 jumbo Marshmallows Work best for coverage.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Feel free to replace with walnuts for a nut-free option.
Optional Variations
  • 1/4 cup Bacon Cooked and added beneath marshmallows for a savory twist.
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips Swap marshmallows for dessert version.

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into uniform rounds, approximately ½ inch thick.
  3. Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the baking pan, ensuring space between them.
  4. Drizzle the sweet potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with salt, then bake for about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven, drizzle with maple syrup, and place marshmallows on top.
  6. Return to oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted.
  7. Press a pecan half onto each marshmallow immediately after removing from the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, slice sweet potatoes 2-3 days in advance and store submerged in water in the fridge.

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