Make these delicious sweet potato bites with maple, pecans, and marshmallows—perfect as a holiday appetizer or sweet potato snack idea. These easy, roasted sweet potato bites are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, bringing the flavors of fall to your table with every bite. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering!
Marina Sestan
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Serving Size 8bites
Equipment
baking trey
Ingredients
2sweet potatoesabout 1 lb - Try to pick medium-sized ones so they slice evenly
4pecanssplit to half
4marshmallows
2tbspunsalted buttermelted
¼tbspsaltJust enough to balance the sweet flavors
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). Get your baking tray ready, as you’ll be popping these bites in soon.
Slice and Season the Sweet Potatoes: Peel your sweet potatoes and cut each one into 4 even slices, about ¼-inch thick. Place them in a bowl and pour the melted butter over the slices. Add a sprinkle of salt, then toss until each slice is coated.
Bake the Sweet Potato Slices: Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, flip them and bake for another 10 minutes. This gives them a slightly crispy edge, which makes these bites even better!
Add Maple, Marshmallows, and Pecans: Take the sweet potatoes out and drizzle maple syrup over each slice for extra flavor. Place half a marshmallow on each sweet potato round, then return the tray to the oven on the grill or broil setting. Keep an eye on them—marshmallows toast fast! A quick 2-3 minutes will give them a golden, gooey top.
Top with Pecans and Serve: Take the tray out, and while they’re still warm, press a pecan half on each marshmallow. These sweet potato bites are best served warm, so gather everyone around and enjoy!