Sweet Potato Bites: Sweet, Savory, Addictive
Sweet potato bites: proof that good things come in small, caramelized, crispy packages. They’re like the overachievers of party snacks—sweet, savory, and downright addictive. With toppings that range from bacon to marshmallows, they’re versatile enough to satisfy everyone, from health nuts to your friend who considers melted cheese a food group. These bites are small but mighty, because who needs a big dish when you’ve got a little snack that packs a spud-tacular punch!
Sweet potato bites are bite-sized crowd-pleasers, perfect for any occasion where deliciousness and minimal effort collide. They’re bite-sized perfection!
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut each potato into 4 even slices.
Step 3: In a bowl, pour the melted butter over the sliced sweet potatoes. Season with salt and mix until the potatoes are evenly coated.
Step 4: Arrange the coated sweet potato slices on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the slices over and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 5: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and switch on the grill/roast setting.
Step 6: Drizzle the maple syrup over the sweet potato slices.
Step 7: Cut the marshmallows in half and place them on top of the sweet potato slices.
Step 8: Roast the sweet potatoes with the marshmallows under the grill for about 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Step 9: Once the marshmallows are toasted and slightly golden, remove the tray from the oven.
Step 10: Place a pecan half on top of each marshmallow-topped sweet potato slice.
Step 11: Serve the Maple-Roasted Sweet Potato Slices with Pecans and Marshmallows while still warm and enjoy!
Sweet potato bites may be small, but they’ll leave a big impression. Whether you top them with bacon, marshmallows, or a dollop of creativity, these little bites bring all the flavor without all the fuss. Perfect for parties, holidays, or late-night snacking sessions, they’re guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say “sweet spud sensation.” So go ahead—make them, serve them, and bask in the glory of being everyone’s new favorite host!
Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes about 1 lb
- 8 pecan halves
- 4 marshmallows medium-sized
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut each potato into 4 even slices.
- In a bowl, pour the melted butter over the sliced sweet potatoes. Season with salt and mix until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated sweet potato slices on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the slices over and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and switch on the grill/roast setting.
- Drizzle the maple syrup over the sweet potato slices.
- Cut the marshmallows in half and place them on top of the sweet potato slices.
- Roast the sweet potatoes with the marshmallows under the grill for about 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Once the marshmallows are toasted and slightly golden, remove the tray from the oven.
- Place a pecan half on top of each marshmallow-topped sweet potato slice.
- Serve the Maple-Roasted Sweet Potato Slices with Pecans and Marshmallows while still warm and enjoy!
