Description
Delicious sweet potato bites topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings or as a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Let cool, then scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the sweet potato with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Top each ball with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are fully baked for easy mashing. Watch the marshmallows closely while baking to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato bites, marshmallows, pecans, appetizer, holiday recipe