Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Maple Glaze Recipe
These Maple-Roasted Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful combination of tender sweet potato slices drizzled with maple syrup, topped with toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecans. Perfect as a sweet snack or a unique side dish, they are baked and then briefly grilled to achieve a golden, caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 sweet potato bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Bites Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 8 pecan halves
- 4 medium-sized marshmallows
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potato slices.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice each into 4 even pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
- Toss with Butter and Salt: Place the sweet potato slices in a bowl, add the melted unsalted butter and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then toss well until all slices are evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the coated sweet potato slices on a baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each slice over and bake for an additional 10 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Switch to Grill Mode: Remove the baking tray from the oven and set the oven to the grill or roast setting, preparing for the final caramelization step.
- Add Maple Syrup and Marshmallows: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of maple syrup evenly over the roasted sweet potato slices. Cut each marshmallow in half and place one half on top of each sweet potato slice.
- Toast Marshmallows: Place the tray under the grill for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to toast the marshmallows until they turn golden and slightly crispy.
- Top with Pecans and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven and immediately garnish each sweet potato slice with one pecan half. Serve warm and enjoy these sweet, nutty bites.
Notes
- Watch the marshmallows carefully while grilling as they can burn quickly.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use vegan marshmallows.
- Sweet potatoes can vary in size; cut slices evenly to ensure they cook uniformly.
- These bites are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
