Sweet Potato Bites with Pecans

These sweet potato bites are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish.

With the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes paired with crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows, they are sure to please any crowd.

This recipe is simple and quick to prepare, requiring just a few ingredients.

You can serve them warm as a comforting treat or at room temperature for a casual gathering.

Sweet potato bites with marshmallow topping

These sweet potato rounds feature roasted sweet potatoes topped with pecans and marshmallows, drizzled with maple syrup for added sweetness.

The recipe takes about 30/35 minutes from start to finish and serves about 4 people.

Ingredients

• 1 pound (about 2) sweet potatoes
• 8 pecan halves
• 4 medium marshmallows
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20/25 minutes
• Total Time: 30/35 minutes

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then slice them evenly into rounds

• Place the slices in a large bowl and pour the melted butter over them.
• Sprinkle with salt and toss until each slice is well coated.

• Arrange the coated slices in a single layer on a baking tray.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Carefully flip each slice over and return the tray to the oven.
• Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

• Remove the tray from the oven and set the oven to grill/roast mode.
• Evenly drizzle maple syrup over the sweet potato slices.
• Cut the marshmallows in half and place one half on top of each slice.
• Place the tray under the grill for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to prevent the marshmallows from burning.
• When the marshmallows are toasted and lightly golden, remove the tray from the oven.
• Press a pecan half gently into the top of each marshmallow.

Enjoy the maple-roasted sweet potato slices topped with pecans and marshmallows while they’re warm.

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• Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham: a festive main dish to pair with sweet potatoes.
• Candied Bacon: sweet and savory, perfect for holiday menus.
• Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe: another indulgent potato side.
• French Onion Soup: a cozy starter for holiday dinners.
• Christmas Tree Cheese Platter: An easy appetizer for your family gatherings or parties.
• 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Make these delicious cookies in no time.
• Simple Chocolate Covered Oreos Recipe: Super easy to make and perfect for kids’ parties.

5 Delicious Twists on Sweet Potato Bites

Here are some tasty variations you can use instead of the marshmallows and pecans:

1. Savory Herb & Cheese

• Top baked sweet potato slices with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan.
• Sprinkle with chopped rosemary, thyme, or parsley before grilling until the cheese melts and browns slightly.

2. Spiced Maple & Walnuts

• Swap pecans for walnuts and skip marshmallows.
• Toss the walnuts in cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup before sprinkling them on top and grilling.

3. Cranberry & Brie

• Place a thin slice of brie cheese on each sweet potato round.
• Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, then grill until the cheese softens.

4. Honey Goat Cheese & Almonds

• Spread a small dollop of soft goat cheese on each baked slice.
• Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with slivered almonds before serving.

5. Spicy Chipotle & Bacon

• Top each slice with crispy bacon bits.
• Drizzle with a chipotle-honey glaze and grill briefly for a smoky-sweet kick.