Description
Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows and Pecans are a delightful blend of sweet and savory that will elevate any meal. These bite-sized treats feature creamy roasted sweet potatoes topped with gooey mini marshmallows and crunchy pecans, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ideal for Thanksgiving or cozy winter gatherings, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the sweet potato cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and cinnamon, and roast for about 25 minutes until fork-tender.
- While warm, mix in butter and brown sugar until well-coated.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Return the mixture to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg